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Browser Mouse Polling Rate Tests Don't Measure Hardware Rate
Browser-based mouse polling rate tests measure the timing of movement events reaching the webpage, not the mouse's raw USB report rate. Factors like event coalescing, OS scheduling, and connection mode can cause observed values to vary. For consistent comparisons, users should keep the same mouse profile, browser, and test conditions.
Meridian48 take
The article usefully clarifies a common misconception, but the practical impact is limited to a niche audience of gamers and hardware enthusiasts.
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