What is CPS and how is it calculated?
CPS means clicks per second. It is the number of valid button presses divided by measured time.
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How to test a mouse for double clicks
A double-click test helps separate intentional paired clicks from unintended switch bounce.
Read guideWhy a mouse starts double-clicking
Unexpected double clicks are often caused by contact bounce, wear, contamination or firmware debounce settings.
Read guideJitter, Butterfly and Drag Clicking explained
These techniques trade comfort, control and hardware stress for higher click rates.
Read guideHow to improve click speed safely
Reliable improvement comes from repeatable technique, short practice blocks and consistent measurement.
Read guideWhat affects a CPS result
A CPS score is not a pure measure of the hand: device, software and test design all contribute.
Read guideHow mouse polling rate affects tests
Polling rate describes how often a mouse can report data to the computer, but click-switch events and browser delivery add their own limits.
Read guideHow to improve reaction-time test results
Reaction tests improve most when the setup is consistent and false starts are treated as errors, not wins.
Read guideHow to compare test results correctly
Fair comparison requires the same metric, mode, device class and enough repeated attempts.
Read guideWhy phone and mouse results differ
Touchscreens and mouse buttons use different sensors, event models and ergonomics, so scores are not directly interchangeable.
Read guideHow to test a keyboard
A browser keyboard tester can reveal missing, stuck or duplicated keys without installing software.
Read guideWhat is APM?
APM means actions per minute. Games define “action” differently, so a browser test is an estimate, not a universal esports statistic.
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