How fast are your reflexes?
This Reaction Time Test measures the time it takes for your brain to process a visual stimulus (color change) and send a signal to your muscles to react.
In competitive gaming, every millisecond counts. A delay of 50ms can be the difference between winning a duel in CS2 or getting eliminated.
Mouse vs. Keyboard: Which is faster?
You can perform this test using either your Mouse Click or the Spacebar. Many users find they are faster using the Spacebar.
- Mouse: Good for testing your "aiming" reflex. Wireless mice may have slightly more latency.
- Spacebar: Often faster because keyboard switches usually have shorter travel distance than mouse buttons. Try both and see which gives you the best score!
What is a good Reaction Time?
- 250ms: The global average for humans.
- 200ms: Typical for regular gamers.
- 150ms - 180ms: Professional Esports players (Faker, s1mple, TenZ).
If you can't get below 250ms, your hardware might be adding input lag. Check these now:
- Monitor Lag: Are you playing at 60Hz or 144Hz? Test with the Refresh Rate Checker.
- Mouse Delay: Is your mouse polling rate too low? Test with the Mouse Polling Rate Test.
- Click Speed: Are your fingers fast enough? Try the CPS Test (Click Speed).
How to improve your score?
1. Use a Wired Connection: Wireless peripherals (unless they are top-tier) can introduce latency.
2. Use a High Refresh Rate Monitor: A 144Hz screen updates the image 2x faster than a 60Hz screen, allowing you to see the "Green" color sooner.
3. Stay Hydrated & Rested: Fatigue drastically slows down cognitive processing speed.