Why Your IPS (Inch-Per-Second) Matters More Than DPI in Gaming Mice
The DPI Myth
Marketing departments love big numbers. "32,000 DPI!" But nobody plays at 32,000 DPI. Most pros play at 400 or 800 DPI.
Enter IPS (Inches Per Second)
IPS measures how fast you can physically swipe the mouse before the sensor loses tracking and "spins out" (looks at the floor). Competitive flick shots require high IPS.
A good sensor (like the PAW3395 found in most 2026 top-tier mice) has an IPS of 650+. This means you can move your hand faster than a humanly possible speed (approx 16.5 meters/second) and it will still track pixel-perfectly.
Polling Rate Consistency
It's not just about 4000Hz or 8000Hz polling. It's about stability. A stable 1000Hz is better than an unstable 4000Hz that stutters your CPU.
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