What Polling Rate Actually Measures
Polling rate determines how often per second a mouse reports its position to the computer — 1000Hz reports every 1 millisecond, the long-standing gaming standard.
Diminishing Returns Above 1000Hz
4000Hz and 8000Hz polling reduce click-to-photon latency further, but the improvement becomes difficult for most players to perceive without specialized testing equipment — still a legitimate premium-tier differentiator, but one worth marketing honestly rather than overstating the practical impact.