{
  "id": 12713335,
  "title": "Do you need a mouse with an 8K polling rate?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/do-you-need-a-mouse-with-an-8k-polling-rate",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T21:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/do-you-need-a-mouse-with-an-8k-polling-rate"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gaming peripherals, such as mice and keyboards, typically have a standard polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which results in a 1 millisecond delay between mouse movement and communication with the computer. This is significantly faster than the standard polling rate for non-gaming peripherals, which is 125 Hz (8ms latency). In recent years, gaming companies have been experimenting with even higher polling rates, up to 8,000 Hz, in their ultra-lightweight esports-oriented gaming mice. The question remains, however, whether gamers actually need a mouse with an 8,000 Hz polling rate.\n\nPolling rate refers to how often the mouse communicates with the PC, reporting mouse movement and clicks. A higher polling rate means that the mouse communicates more frequently with the PC, resulting in lower latency or delay. While a higher polling rate can reduce latency, the difference becomes less noticeable beyond a certain point, as fractions of a millisecond may not be easily discernible by the average gamer. Moreover, ultra-high polling rates can have potential downsides, such as increased CPU performance requirements and decreased battery life for wireless mice.\n\nSome high-end gaming mice, such as the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro and the Asus ROG Harpe Ace Extreme, offer 8,000 Hz polling rates. However, these mice often come with a higher price tag. For those on a budget, Razer's DeathAdder V3 wired gaming mouse also supports an 8,000 Hz polling rate and is available at a discounted price. Additionally, budget-friendly options like the Redragon M916 ULT also offer an 8,000 Hz polling rate, making it an attractive choice for gamers seeking high-performance equipment at a lower cost.",
  "summary": "A gaming mouse with an 8,000 Hz polling rate sounds awesome and speedy on paper, but let's take a look at what that actually means.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}