Reaction Time Rankings
A reaction time is just a number until you know where it sits. Here are the tiers, from average all the way to the barely-human top. Find your rank, then go beat it.
Web-test scale · updated 2026
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| Tier | Reaction time | Percentile | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inhuman | under 150 ms | Top 0.1% | Almost certainly anticipation. Nobody reliably reacts this fast. |
| Elite | 150–170 ms | Top 1% | Pro esports and sprint-start territory. |
| Pro | 170–190 ms | Top 5% | Seriously fast. Trained reflexes. |
| Excellent | 190–210 ms | Top 15% | Quicker than the vast majority. |
| Fast | 210–235 ms | Top 30% | Noticeably above average. |
| Above average | 235–273 ms | Top 50% | Better than the typical online result. |
| Average | 273–320 ms | Top 75% | Right in the middle of the pack. |
| Below average | 320–400 ms | Bottom 25% | Often tiredness or device lag, not biology. |
Who sits at the top
The fastest humans alive cluster in a narrow band you can almost touch with practice but never really pass. These are the benchmarks worth measuring yourself against.
| Who | Typical reaction (web scale) |
|---|---|
| Elite esports pro | 175 ms |
| Pro FPS / fighting-game player | 190 ms |
| F1 driver (race start) | 200 ms |
| Skilled gamer | 215 ms |
| Average adult (online test) | 273 ms |
| Casual / occasional | 300 ms |
A note on honesty: these tiers are based on the distribution of millions of online reaction-time results, not a live scoreboard of individual users. A global, anti-cheat leaderboard is on the way. For now, your rank is your percentile against that population, which is the fairest comparison there is. Your best is saved privately in your own browser.
Climb the ranks
Every tool sharpens a slightly different reflex. Pick one and push your number down.