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The Reaction Time Blog

Science-backed articles on reflex speed, cognitive performance, gamer training, and everything in between.

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Is 200ms reaction time good? Reaction time score scale

Is 200ms Reaction Time Good? Every Score Explained

Yes, 200 ms beats the 273 ms human median. See what every score from 100 to 400 ms means and why your device matters.

Reaction time by sport

Reaction Time by Sport, How Fast Athletes Really React

From Olympic sprinters at 166 ms to tennis and cricket, see how athletes react and how your own score compares.

Reaction time warm-up before ranked

Reaction Time Warm-Up Before Ranked, a 5 Minute Routine

A quick routine to get your body, eyes and hands ready before ranked, plus how to use your score as a readiness check.

Mobile vs PC reaction time

Mobile vs PC Reaction Time, Why Your Phone Score Is Slower

Phones add 35 to 140 ms of their own delay. Here is why mobile scores are slower and how to get a fairer result.

Mouse input lag explained

Mouse Input Lag Explained, Polling Rate and Wired vs Wireless

How much delay your mouse really adds, why 1000 Hz is the sweet spot, and why Bluetooth is slower for gaming.

Average reaction time while driving

Average Reaction Time While Driving, and Why It Takes Longer

Why braking takes about 1.5 seconds when something surprises you, how far you travel in that time, and what slows drivers down.

Average Reaction Time by Age

Average Reaction Time by Age: What the Research Says

A deep dive into how human reflex speed changes across the lifespan — from childhood to senior years — and what you can do to stay sharp.