Gamepad Polling Rate & Latency Benchmark (Hz)

Test how fast your controller responds in real-time (speed in Hz and delay in ms). Compare Bluetooth vs wired USB to get the fastest reaction time for gaming.

Gamepad Visualizer

LT Pressure

0.00

RT Pressure

0.00

Polling Rate

0 Hz

Est. Latency

0.0 ms

Jitter

0.0 ms

Analog Stick Drift Radars

Left Stick (L) No Drift

X: 0.000 | Y: 0.000

Circularity Error: 0.00%

Right Stick (R) No Drift

X: 0.000 | Y: 0.000

Circularity Error: 0.00%

Deadzone Visualizer Threshold 5%

Gamepad Vibration Actuator Diagnostic

Trigger independent high-frequency (weak) and low-frequency (strong) haptic feedback motors to check rumble functionality.

Custom Vibration Intensity

Weak Motor (0 - 100%)

Strong Motor (0 - 100%)

Duration (100 - 3000ms)

5-Second Controller Latency & Polling Benchmark

Measures your controller's polling frequency over a 5-second sampling period. Rapidly wiggle both sticks or press buttons during the test for peak accuracy.

Polling Rate Reference Standards:

1000 Hz (~1.0 ms): Overclocked DualShock 4 / DualSense, pro esports wireless.
500 Hz (~2.0 ms): High-performance wired PC controllers.
250 Hz (~4.0 ms): Standard DualSense / DualShock Bluetooth on PC.
125 Hz (~8.0 ms): Standard Xbox Wireless Controller on Windows Bluetooth / USB.

Hardware Register Inspection

Raw input data exposed by the browser Gamepad API specification.

Axes Values (-1.000 to +1.000)

Buttons Array (Value 0.00 to 1.00)

Generate Hardware Test Report

Need to return a faulty controller or request a replacement under warranty? Download a clear test report showing any stick drift or button issues.

Quick start

How to Use Gamepad Tester Online

Connect your controller

Plug in via USB or pair over Bluetooth.

Press any button

Press any button to wake it up — your controller name will appear right away.

Test every button

Every button lights up as you press it. If a button doesn't light up, it may be stuck or broken.

Rotate the joysticks

Spin both sticks in full circles, then let go. If a stick stays off-center, it has stick drift.

Run the vibration test

Trigger a quick shake or loop vibration to make sure the rumble motors work.

Why Controller Polling Rate Matters in Gaming

Polling rate (measured in Hertz, or Hz) tells you how many times every second your controller sends updates to your computer or console. A higher number means faster reactions and less delay in fast-paced games.

Polling Rate vs Input Delay Comparison

Speed (Hz)	Delay (ms)	Common Controllers	Performance Tier
1000 Hz	1.0 ms	Overclocked PS4 / PS5, High-end PC gamepads	Pro Esports (Ultra Fast)
500 Hz	2.0 ms	Wired PS5 / High-speed USB Controllers	Tournament Grade
250 Hz	4.0 ms	Default PS5/PS4 Bluetooth on PC	Good Everyday Gaming
125 Hz	8.0 ms	Standard Xbox Series X\|S & Xbox One	Standard Gaming

How to Run the 5-Second Speed Benchmark

Click the "⚡ Polling Rate (Hz)" tab below, then click "Start 5-Second Speed Benchmark". For 5 seconds, quickly spin both thumbsticks or tap face buttons. The test will immediately calculate your average speed (Hz), top speed, and your controller delay in milliseconds.