When you shop for a new mouse, an important specification to consider is polling rate. Here's what you need to know and how to pick the right device for you.

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We've long been sceptical of 8 kHz polling here at PC Gamer. At least based on how it feels experientially, provided I'm using a good mouse with a solid connection, there feels like very little ...

8K polling is all the rage in the gaming mouse and keyboard market, with brands promising everything from lower latency and improved smoothness to genuine improvements in your gaming skills if you ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you shop for a new mouse, wired or wireless, you'll notice a couple of specifications listed, like DPI and hertz (Hz). DPI stands for ...