Average Human Reaction Time

The average is about 200–250 ms

The average human reaction time to a simple visual cue — like a light turning green — is roughly 200–250 milliseconds. Human Benchmark, which has collected tens of millions of attempts, reports a median around 273 ms once you include display and input lag. Under 200 ms is fast, and trained gamers and athletes often reach 150–180 ms on a clean test.

What affects your reaction time?

Reaction time depends on the type of stimulus (visual is slower than audio), your age, how rested you are, distractions, and your hardware — a high-refresh monitor and high frame rate can shave 10–50 ms off what you see on screen. It is fastest in your late teens and twenties and gradually slows with age, but staying rested and practising keeps it sharp.

How do gamers compare?

Competitive FPS players average roughly 180–230 ms on a standard reaction test, and the very best go under 150 ms — Valorant pro TenZ has been measured around 138 ms. Raw reaction is only part of in-game skill, but it is a fun, measurable benchmark. Take the GGReflex reaction time test below to see where you land.