TimeStopwatch

Reaction Time Test

How fast are your reflexes? Average human is 250 ms.

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Test your visual reaction time. The average is ~250 ms; world-class athletes are around 170-200 ms. Get instant results, best-score tracking and 10-attempt history.

How it works

After you click Start, we wait a random 1.5โ€“5 second delay (to prevent anticipation) before turning the box green. The instant you click green, we compute the time delta.

Key features

  • Randomized delay to prevent cheating by anticipation
  • 10-attempt history
  • Best & average scores
  • "Too early" detection

Common use cases

Athletic testing
Track reaction improvements from training.
Gaming benchmarks
Compare with esports pros (170-200 ms is elite).
Cognitive assessment
Reaction time is a rough proxy for alertness and rest quality.

Pro tips

  • โ—†Warm up with 3-5 practice runs โ€” first attempt is always slower.
  • โ—†Test at the same time of day for meaningful comparisons.
  • โ—†Caffeine can reduce reaction time by about 20 ms.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • โœ•Clicking too early โ€” you get a "tricked" screen and no score.
  • โœ•Comparing sub-100ms scores โ€” those are almost certainly cheating.

Frequently asked questions

What's a good reaction time?โ–ผ

<250 ms is above average, <200 ms is excellent, <170 ms is elite.

What affects reaction time?โ–ผ

Sleep, caffeine, age, screen refresh rate, input device โ€” all play a role.