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Keyboard polling rate guides
Learn what Hz means for typing—not esports hype—then sample key event spacing in our free browser primer before you chase firmware numbers or upgrade a board.
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Sample key event spacing in your browser
Tap keys repeatedly—we estimate polling-style spacing from what the browser receives, not a firmware Hz readout from inside the switch.
Step 1
Focus the test area
Click the keyboard box on the lab page before sampling.
Step 2
Tap one key steadily
Same letter, quick taps—release fully between presses.
Step 3
Review spacing samples
See estimated Hz bands and guidance before chasing upgrades.
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