Speed & Reflex

Reaction Time Test

This test measures how quickly you react to a simple visual signal — the same kind of measurement used in basic cognitive and driving-reflex research, simplified into a quick browser game. You'll see a box that starts dark blue; the instant it turns teal, click it as fast as you can. You'll run five rounds, and we'll throw out any round where you clicked too early, since that measures impatience rather than reaction speed. Your final score is the average of your five valid rounds, shown in milliseconds (ms) — a thousandth of a second. For context, a blink takes about 300-400ms, so most people land somewhere close to the speed of their own blink.

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How it's measured

Each round, the page waits a random interval between 1.5 and 4 seconds before switching the box from blue to teal — the random delay stops you from just predicting the timing. The moment the color changes, your browser records a timestamp; the moment you click, it records another. The difference between the two is your reaction time for that round, in milliseconds. We average your five valid rounds, since a single click can be skewed by a stumble or a moment of distraction.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good reaction time?

Most adults land between 200 and 300ms on a test like this. Under 200ms is fast; over 350ms is on the slower side. Age, screen refresh rate, and how alert you are all shift the number.

Why do my results vary between attempts?

Attention, input device, and screen refresh rate all introduce some noise. A swing of 20-50ms between runs is completely normal — try the test a few times across the day to see your own range.

Does this test diagnose any condition?

No. It's a quick self-check for curiosity, not a clinical or diagnostic tool. It shouldn't be used to evaluate attention, neurological, or vision conditions.

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