PYPL STELLAR
Cognitive performance tests

Average reaction time (and what affects it)

Reaction time depends on sleep, fatigue, device latency, and practice. Use benchmarks as a guide—then take a reaction time test and track your own trend.

Typical reaction time ranges

Visual reaction time

Many people land around ~200–300ms for simple visual reaction time on a consistent setup.

Why results vary

  • Device + display refresh rate
  • Touch vs mouse/keyboard latency
  • Sleep, stress, caffeine, warm‑up
  • Practice and familiarity

How to compare your score fairly

  • Test on the same device + browser when tracking improvement.
  • Run 3–5 short sessions and look at the trend, not one score.
  • Warm up with a quick round before “serious” attempts.