Mouse Sensor Test
Analyze raw optical sensor tracking, detect pixel skipping artifacts, verify angle snapping, and measure jitter.
Move Mouse Across Surface
Draw continuous fluid shapes to analyze sensor tracking smoothness, micro-jitter noise, and straight-line angle snapping.
Sensor Jitter & Motion Smoothing Reference
Benchmark comparison showing motion fidelity and smoothing latency across modern optical sensor generations.
| Hardware Model | Jitter Threshold | Motion Smoothing | Tracking Fidelity | Our rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 PixArt PAW3395 / Focus Pro 35KFlagship Optical | Zero Jitter (Clean up to 35K DPI) | Zero Smoothing Across Range | Raw 1:1 Input | Tier S+ (Flawless) |
2 Logitech HERO 2Flagship Optical | Zero Jitter (Clean up to 44K DPI) | Zero Smoothing Across Range | Raw 1:1 Input | Tier S+ (Flawless) |
3 PixArt PMW3360 / 3389Classic Esports | Low Jitter (<3200 DPI) | Smoothing Added Above 3200 DPI | Competitive Grade | Tier A (Classic Esports) |
4 Budget / Office Laser SensorOffice Spec | High Jitter / Skipping | Heavy Angle Snapping & Smoothing | Office Spec | Tier D (Office Spec) |
Common Sensor Performance Artifacts
High DPI Jitter Noise
Ripple NoiseSetting your sensor to extreme DPI values (e.g., >6400 DPI) amplifies microscopic surface flaws and hand tremors, causing jagged cursor ripples.
Pixel Skipping
Windows ScalingDisproportionately high Windows cursor multiplier settings force the OS to skip screen pixels during movement. Always keep Windows pointer speed at 6/11 notch.
Hardware Angle Snapping
Linear PredictionFirmware prediction that forces near-horizontal movements into perfectly straight horizontal lines. Great for drawing lines, bad for organic aim curves.
Sensor Smoothing Latency
Input DelayHigh DPI settings (above 3200 DPI on older sensors) often activate internal frame smoothing algorithms, adding 2–6ms of input lag to tracking.