Average Reaction Time

Understand visual reaction time ranges, measurement differences, and fair comparison.

Typical visual response

Simple visual reaction measurements for adults often fall around 200 to 300 milliseconds. The test, device, stimulus, and sample all influence the observed range.

Compare like with like

Compare the same test version and input method. A phone touch result and a desktop mouse result include different hardware and browser delays.

Use several runs

Repeated runs make individual results easier to interpret. They reveal the effect of one distraction, an anticipated click, or changing attention.