Mouse Accuracy Test
The accuracy test shows targets one at a time in random places. You click each as fast as you can, and the tool reports hits, misses, accuracy and average time per target. It is a quick way to check precision under time pressure.
How to use the Accuracy Test
- Choose how many targets: 10, 20 or 30.
- Click the first target to begin.
- Click each new target as quickly and accurately as you can.
- Review hits, misses and average time.
Understanding your results
Accuracy equals hits divided by total attempts. Speed and accuracy trade off, so aim to improve both together rather than chasing one.
Results depend on you, your mouse and your sensitivity. Keep your DPI and pointer settings the same between runs when comparing, and see eDPI for how settings combine.
Worked example: reading an accuracy result
Say you run the 20-target test and the tool reports 17 hits, 3 misses and an average of 780 ms per target. Accuracy is hits divided by total attempts: 17 ÷ 20 = 85%.
On your next run you hit 19 of 20 with an average of 820 ms. Accuracy rose to 95% while the average time grew by 40 ms. That trade-off is normal: slowing down slightly usually buys precision. A good plan is to raise accuracy first at a comfortable pace, then speed up in small steps while keeping accuracy from falling.
Keep a simple log with the date, DPI, sensitivity, number of targets, hits and average time. After five or six runs you will see your real trend instead of reacting to one good or bad attempt.
Tips and common problems
- Warm up first. Your first run is often your worst. Do one practice round before recording scores.
- Change one thing at a time. If you change DPI and sensitivity together you will not know which one helped. See DPI vs sensitivity.
- Use a stable setup. A mouse pad that is too small, a loose cable or a mouse that runs out of room mid-swipe will cost you misses.
- Compare like with like. Target sizes are drawn in pixels, so screen size and browser zoom affect difficulty. Compare runs on the same screen and zoom level.
- Rest between sets. Fatigue lowers accuracy after many runs, so stop when your scores start dropping.
To choose a starting sensitivity for a game, read best DPI for gaming and work out your eDPI.
Accuracy Test FAQ
What is a good accuracy score?
It depends on speed and sensitivity. Track your own improvement over several runs.
Should I change sensitivity for a better score?
Change one setting at a time and compare over several runs.
Does it measure my mouse sensor?
No. It measures your performance with your current setup.