What Is a Good Reaction Time? Benchmarks From 8,791 Players
On our online reaction time test, the typical player averages 369 milliseconds. A score under 300 ms is faster than about 84% of players, and under 250 ms puts you in the top 3%.
These numbers come from 8,791 people who finished our reaction time test between March and October 2026. Each player counts once, with their best result.
Reaction time percentiles
Each result is the average of five rounds, in milliseconds. Lower is faster. Most players land between 280 and 440 ms, with a long tail of slower results on the right.
How fast are players? Best five-round averages
| Percentile | Reaction time | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% | 233 ms | Exceptionally fast |
| Top 5% | 266 ms | Very fast |
| Top 10% | 284 ms | Fast |
| Top 25% | 320 ms | Above average |
| Median | 369 ms | Half of players are faster, half slower |
| Bottom 25% | 440 ms | Slower than average |
| Bottom 10% | 582 ms | Slow, often a distraction or device issue |
Where does your score land?
| Your average | Share of players you beat |
|---|---|
| Under 250 ms | About 98% |
| Under 300 ms | About 84% |
| Under 350 ms | About 61% |
| Under 400 ms | About 36% |
| Under 500 ms | About 16% |
So if you averaged 310 ms, you were faster than roughly three out of four players. If you averaged 420 ms, you were close to the typical range, just a little slower than the middle.
Why online results are slower than "200 ms"
You may have read that human reaction time is around 200 milliseconds. Online tests almost always come out slower, for three reasons:
- Your device adds delay. The screen needs time to draw the color change, and your mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen needs time to report the click. A 60 Hz screen alone draws a new frame only every 16.7 ms.
- It is an average of five rounds. One lucky 220 ms click does not make a 220 ms average. Averages include the rounds where you blinked or hesitated.
- Everyday conditions. People play on phones, laptops, and office mice, sometimes while tired or half-distracted. Lab measurements use dedicated hardware and focused participants.
That is why it makes more sense to compare your score with other people on the same kind of test, which is what the tables above do.
How to get a more accurate result
- Use a computer with a mouse if you can. Touchscreens and trackpads usually add delay.
- Close other tabs and sit close to the screen.
- Take the test a few times and look at your typical average, not just your best run.
- Test at the same time of day when you want to compare results over weeks.
If you want to get faster, read how to improve reaction time for gaming. Sleep, device latency, and practice all make a difference.
How we calculated these numbers
- Data: best results from 9,101 players who completed the five-round test on FreeFocusGames from March 8 to October 23, 2026.
- Exclusions: results under 120 ms (almost always clicking before the color changed) and over 1,000 ms (usually a distraction or an interrupted round). That left 8,791 players.
- Limits: players chose to take the test, use many different devices, and each counts with their best score, so this is a practical benchmark for this test, not a scientific population average.
For how we collect, filter, and cite all of our player data, see our data methodology.
FAQ
Is 300 ms a good reaction time? Yes. On our test, averaging under 300 ms is faster than about 84% of players.
Is 250 ms a good reaction time? It is excellent. Fewer than 3% of players average under 250 ms on our test.
What is the average reaction time? The median on our test is 369 ms and the mean is 405 ms. The median is the better guide, because a few very slow results pull the mean up.
Why is my reaction time slower on my phone? Touchscreens usually report taps later than a mouse reports clicks, and phones are often used in more distracting situations.