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Practical checks

Designed for repeatable browser-based troubleshooting.

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Most test processing runs locally in your browser.

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New tools and guides added regularly.

What is Online Hardware Testing?

Online hardware testing allows you to verify that your computer peripherals work correctly using browser-based tools. You can check for dead pixels on your monitor, test keyboard key responses, verify mouse clicks and scroll wheels, measure click speed (CPS/CPM), and check gamepad stick drift symptoms without downloading or installing software.

Why Use Browser-Based Hardware Tests?

Traditional hardware diagnostics often require installing software from a device manufacturer. Browser-based checks reduce that friction and work across Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, phones, and tablets where the required browser APIs are supported.

HardwareTest uses standard web APIs such as Pointer Events, KeyboardEvent, Gamepad API, Web Audio, MediaDevices, Canvas, and requestAnimationFrame. These APIs expose browser-visible signals, not privileged driver-level data, so results should be interpreted as practical diagnostics rather than lab certification.

Most test processing runs locally in your browser. Permission-based inputs such as keystrokes, microphone audio, camera video, and controller events are not uploaded as raw test data. Ordinary page requests, aggregate analytics, ads, and network-test requests may still occur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our free hardware testing tools.

What hardware can I test on this website?

You can test displays (dead pixels, refresh rate, HDR, flicker, color depth, brightness, black levels), keyboards (all keys, rollover, typing speed), mice (DPI, polling rate, double-click, scroll speed), audio devices (microphone, hearing range, bass, headphones, speaker channels), gaming performance (reaction time, FPS, aim training, input lag), controllers (Xbox, Switch, PS5), touchscreens, stylus pens, and system performance (RAM, CPU, browser benchmark, network latency). 50+ tools are available, all free and browser-based.

Do I need to download any software?

No, the tools run directly in your browser using standard Web APIs. There is no installation, no account registration, and no software to download. Many checks work across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari on desktop and mobile devices. API-dependent features vary by browser, operating system, and connected hardware.

Is this website free to use?

Yes, HardwareTest is free to use with no account requirement and no software download. The site may be supported by advertising, affiliate links, sponsorships, or donations, but the diagnostic tools remain accessible without payment.

Does it work on mobile devices?

Most tests work on mobile phones and tablets running modern browsers. The dead pixel test, audio test, and click speed test all work well on mobile devices. Keyboard testing works best with a physical keyboard, so it is more useful on desktop or laptop. The controller test requires Chrome for Android for the best Gamepad API support. For the most accurate results on any test, we recommend using a desktop or laptop browser.

Is my data private and secure?

Yes, tests run locally in your browser. We do not upload raw test data, keystrokes, mouse movement paths, microphone audio, camera video, or controller identifiers. We use Vercel Analytics and Google Analytics 4 for aggregate product metrics such as page views, test starts, test completions, and outbound clicks.