1000Hz Gamepad Polling Rate & Input Lag Benchmark
Test your controller polling rate online. Benchmark 125Hz to 1000Hz USB HID report frequency, average inter-report interval, and timestamp jitter.
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Frequently Asked Questions (1000Hz Gamepad Polling Rate & Input Lag Benchmark)
10-Item Technical FAQ & W3C Gamepad API Troubleshooting
What is gamepad polling rate?
Gamepad polling rate is how many times per second (in Hz) your controller sends input reports to your PC or console.
What is the difference between 125Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz controller polling?
125Hz reports every 8ms; 500Hz reports every 2ms; 1000Hz reports every 1ms, delivering lower input latency.
How do I overclock my controller polling rate to 1000Hz?
Use USB HID overclocking software like PlaySatanic/hidusbf to increase DualShock 4 or DualSense polling to 1000Hz on Windows.
Does Bluetooth or USB wired connection provide higher polling rates?
PS5 DualSense and DualShock 4 achieve higher polling rates (up to 1000Hz) over Bluetooth than default 250Hz USB wired connection.
Why does controller polling rate affect aim smoothness in FPS games?
Higher polling rates reduce frame-pacing micro-stutter when rotating cameras on 240Hz and 360Hz monitors.
Can Xbox Wireless controllers poll at 1000Hz?
Stock Xbox Wireless controllers poll at ~125Hz over Bluetooth and ~250Hz via Xbox Wireless Adapter.
How does online gamepad polling rate testing work?
Measures sub-millisecond deltas between consecutive Gamepad API event loops to calculate real-time Hz.
Do high polling rates drain controller battery faster?
Yes, 1000Hz Bluetooth polling increases Bluetooth MCU power draw, slightly reducing wireless battery runtime.
Are software drivers required to run the polling rate test?
No, 100% browser-native using W3C Gamepad API.
How do I export my controller polling rate test report?
Click 'Export Passport' to save a JSON certificate certifying your controller polling frequency.