Why measure Scroll Speed (PPS)?
Pixels Per Second (PPS) is the standard unit for measuring scroll velocity. While most users scroll casually, gamers and hardware enthusiasts use this test to benchmark their equipment.
Mouse Wheel vs. Touchscreen
- Standard Mouse: A typical stepped mouse wheel usually hits 2,000 - 5,000 px/s.
- Infinite Scroll: Mice like the Logitech G502 or MX Master with "free-spin" mode can easily exceed 50,000 px/s (God Speed).
- Touchscreens: Modern 120Hz+ phone screens allow for incredibly fast "flick" gestures using momentum scrolling.
Uses for this test
- Mouse Encoder Health: If your scroll speed jitters or drops to 0 randomly while spinning, your mouse encoder might be dirty or broken.
- Gaming: Useful for binding "Jump" or "Fire" to scroll wheel in games like CS:GO or Apex Legends.
- Competition: Challenge friends to see who has the fastest finger flick.