Reaction Time Test | Statistical Reports + World Records Video

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If you've ever wondered whether your brain can quickly process visual information or not, this simple quiz is for you! The rule is very simple: When the red circle turns green, tap/click the left mouse button on the screen as fast as possible!

The average reaction time to visual stimulus is around 250ms (milliseconds) and most people are able to achieve up to 200ms with a bit of training. The fastest documented reaction time to visual stimulus is 120 milliseconds, which is an extremely difficult record to beat. If you believe you've got what it takes to do better, feel free to upload a video of you doing this test on Youtube and send us the link. You can retake this test as many times as you want with no impact on your final score!

Reaction Time Test Highscores

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Reaction Time Test Statistical Data

Reaction Time Test Scoring Table

RankingReaction time (ms)
🏅 Top 0.94%110-
🥈 Top 2.12%110 ~ 120
🥉 Top 3.62%120 ~ 130
💪 Top 5.92%130 ~ 140
👍 Top 9.47%140 ~ 150
Top 14.80%150 ~ 160
Top 22.05%160 ~ 190
Top 30.70%190 ~ 250
Above Avg.250 ~ 270
Average.270 ~ 300
Below Avg.300 ~ 330
Btm. 22.13%330 ~ 350
Btm. 15.75%350 ~ 370
Btm. 10.36%370 ~ 400
Btm. 6.18%400 ~ 450
Btm. 3.69%450+

Reaction Time Test Scoring Table by Attempts

Ranking5 Attempts (ms)10 Attempts (ms)15 Attempts (ms)20 Attempts (ms)30 Attempts (ms)
🏅 Top 0.94%108.5109.6111.7114.7118.4
🥈 Top 2.12%110.5111.6113.8116.8120.6
🥉 Top 3.62%120.6121.8124.2127.5131.6
💪 Top 5.92%130.9132.2134.8138.4142.9
👍 Top 9.47%140.9142.3145.1149.0153.8
Top 14.80%150.6152.1155.0159.2164.4
Top 22.05%160.8162.4165.5170.0175.5
Top 30.70%190.8192.7196.4201.7208.2
Above Avg.250.8253.3258.2265.2273.7
Average.275.2278.0283.3290.9300.3
Below Avg.305.2308.3314.2322.7333.1
Btm. 22.13%331.5334.8341.3350.5361.8
Btm. 15.75%337.2340.6347.1356.5368.0
Btm. 10.36%379.2383.0390.4400.9413.8
Btm. 6.18%402.9406.9414.8426.0439.7
Btm. 3.69%457.8462.4471.3484.3499.6

Reaction Time Test statistics breakdown by Country

Country / Top 30% players5-sec Attempts RT (ms)
🇰🇷 South Korea226
🇺🇸 United States227
🇩🇪 Germany227
🇬🇧 United Kingdom227
🇪🇸 Spain228
🇸🇬 Singapore228
🇦🇺 Australia229
🇵🇱 Poland229
🇫🇷 France229
🇧🇷 Brazil229
🇹🇷 Turkey229
🇫🇮 Finland230
🇲🇽 Mexico230
🇨🇭 Switzerland230
🇨🇦 Canada230
🇷🇺 Russia230
🇳🇴 Norway234
🇮🇪 Ireland234
🇩🇰 Denmark234
🇺🇦 Ukraine234
🇨🇱 Chile237
🇮🇹 Italy237
🇮🇱 Israel237
🇯🇵 Japan237
🇸🇪 Sweden237
🇧🇪 Belgium237
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates237
🇵🇹 Portugal239
🇹🇭 Thailand242

Notes:

  1. The records are all stored locally on your own computer. We don’t store any of your data.
  2. We are looking for high score records. Please ping us with your Youtube video link at admin@arealme.com if you have recorded your awesome plays. Important: Please do not guess during the test. And to apply for a public record, you need to choose the “5 attempts” mode for your reaction time test.

Reaction Time by Animals

AnimalAvg. Reaction Time (milliseconds)Rank
🎐 Jellyfish0.00071
🪰 Condylostylus52
🪰 House Flies203
🐆 Cheetahs254
🐱 Cats265
🐦 Birds386
🐍 Snakes657
🐇 Rabbits988
🐶 Dogs1009
🐴 Horses12010
👂 Humans (Auditory Stimuli)18511
👀 Humans (Visual Stimuli)25012
Data Source: Google / Wikipedia

Reaction Time World Records

🎉 39ms without guess by Abed Al Rahman Berchan from 🇱🇧 Lebanon

Video ref: sFCt3JcFqik - Video uploaded By Abed Al Rahman Berchan on Nov 23, 2024

Device:

  • Monitor: LG 27” GQ50 UltraGear 165Hz 1ms VA FHD Gaming Monitor
  • Mouse: Glorious Model D Wired

🎉 70ms without guess by 篠田琥斗 from 🇯🇵 Japan

Video ref: RPHTcJLnV-g - Video uploaded By 篠田琥斗 on Sep 15, 2024

🎉 112ms without guess by bikyeo from 🇩🇪 Germany

Video ref: Zd-lcPduuQo - Video uploaded By bikyeo on Mar 25, 2024

Device:

  • Mouse: Finalmouse UltralightX - Lion Version
  • Monitor: Zowie XL2546 (240Hz)
  • RTX 2060, Ryzen 7 5800X3D, 32GB Ram

🎉 114ms without guess by 🇺🇸 Stephanie Dola

Video ref: huAXVBKgkJU - Video uploaded By Stephanie Dola on Nov 5, 2022

🎉 121ms without guess by 🇦🇺 XIII

Video ref: NjcqjkuGYb8 - Video uploaded By XIII on Jul 16, 2024

🎉 134ms without guess by 🇺🇸 RandomDays

Video ref: sqCOkJAxMWY - Video uploaded By RandomDays on Nov 1, 2022

🎉 156ms without guess by 🇺🇸 lifly's rhythm (100 attempts!)

Video ref: FJylGUni1xA - Video uploaded By lifly's rhythm on Aug 15, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Can action video games reduce reaction time?

Yes, action video games can significantly reduce reaction times without sacrificing accuracy, extending benefits to various tasks beyond gaming situations.

Does exercise improve reaction times?

Regular physical exercise significantly lowers reaction times, indicating improvements in cognitive function and performance.

Does FPS affect my reaction time test results?

Yes, higher FPS can lead to faster reaction times. For example, a 60Hz monitor refreshes every 16.67ms, while a 144Hz monitor refreshes every 6.94ms, offering quicker visual updates and potentially better reaction times.

Fun Facts

Many researchers have confirmed that reaction to sound is faster than reaction to light, with mean auditory reaction times being 140-160 ms and visual reaction times being 180-200 ms (References).

In the men's 100m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the BBC did an excellent job analyzing the reaction times of the eight athletes to the starting gun. The fastest reaction time was 108ms, achieved by Kerley from the US. However, Kerley only ranked #3 for the bronze medal while Lyles whose reaction time was 178ms, ranked #1 for the gold medal.

References:

  1. A. Sourakov (2009) Extraordinarily Quick Visual Startle Reflexes of Skipper Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) are Among the Fastest Recorded in the Animal Kingdom.
  2. Matthew W. G. Dye, Shawn C. Green, D. Bavelier (2009) Increasing Speed of Processing With Action Video Games. Current Directions in Psychological Science
  3. A. Galpin, Yuhua Li, C. A. Lohnes, B. Schilling (2008) A 4-Week Choice Foot Speed and Choice Reaction Training Program Improves Agility in Previously Non-Agility Trained, but Active Men and Women. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  4. V. Malhotra, N. Goel, Ushadhar Ushadhar, Y. Tripathi, Rinku Garg (2015) EXERCISE AND REACTION TIMES. Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences
  5. J. Leon, A. Ureña, Manuel Bolaños, A. Bilbao, A. On̄a (2015) A combination of physical and cognitive exercise improves reaction time in persons 61-84 years old.. Journal of aging and physical activity
  6. Sri Mawarti, Nur Azis Rohmansyah, A. Hiruntrakul (2021) Effect of Volleyball Training Program to Improve Reaction Time. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences
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