eDPI Calculator
An eDPI calculator computes your effective DPI — the true speed of your mouse — by multiplying your hardware DPI by your in-game sensitivity: eDPI = DPI × sensitivity. The average competitive FPS player uses 400–800 eDPI; professional CS2 and Valorant players typically sit between 200–600 eDPI. Use this free tool to find your eDPI, compare it to pro benchmarks, and tune your setup for any game.
What Is a Good eDPI for Gaming?
eDPI is rated on a scale from Ultra-Low (precision snipers and large-pad setups) to Very High (casual and mobile players). Use this table to benchmark your result.
| eDPI Range | Rating |
|---|---|
| < 400 | Ultra-Low |
| 400–800 | Pro |
| 800–1600 | Balanced |
| 1600–3200 | High |
| > 3200 | Very High |
Source: Based on pro player databases (prosettings.net) and published competitive gaming research. eDPI values are game-specific — do not compare across different games.
Pro Player eDPI Examples
| Player | Game | DPI | Sens | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NiKo | CS2 | 400 | 1.585 | 634 |
| s1mple | CS2 | 400 | 3.09 | 1,236 |
| ZywOo | CS2 | 400 | 2.0 | 800 |
| TenZ | Valorant | 800 | 0.408 | 326 |
| Shroud | Valorant | 450 | 0.78 | 351 |
| Sugarfree | Valorant | 1600 | 0.19 | 304 |
Source: prosettings.net (April 2026). Settings may change — verify current settings before copying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is eDPI?
eDPI stands for effective DPI. It is calculated by multiplying your mouse's hardware DPI by your in-game sensitivity setting: eDPI = DPI × sensitivity. eDPI gives you a single number that represents your true mouse speed, letting you compare setups across different DPI and sensitivity combinations.
What is a good eDPI for FPS games?
Most professional FPS players use 200–800 eDPI. The majority of CS2 and Valorant pros fall in the 200–600 eDPI range. This low range improves crosshair precision and reduces over-aiming. Casual players typically use 800–1600 eDPI. Values above 3200 are generally considered too high for competitive play.
What is the difference between DPI and eDPI?
DPI (dots per inch) is a hardware setting on your mouse — it controls how many pixels the cursor moves per inch of physical movement. eDPI factors in both your DPI and your in-game sensitivity multiplier. Two players with different DPI settings can have the same eDPI (e.g. 400 DPI × 2.0 sens = 800 eDPI = 800 DPI × 1.0 sens).
Does eDPI vary between games?
Yes. Each game has its own sensitivity scale. CS2's sensitivity is not the same as Valorant's or Overwatch's. The eDPI value is only meaningful within the same game — you cannot directly compare eDPI across different titles unless the games share the same sensitivity multiplier.
How do I lower my eDPI without changing DPI?
Reduce your in-game sensitivity setting. If your eDPI is 1600 and you want to reach 800 eDPI while keeping 800 DPI, set your in-game sensitivity to 1.0. You can also halve your DPI (to 400) and keep your sensitivity the same.
What eDPI do pro CS2 players use?
CS2 pro eDPI values typically range from 160 to 1000. Common examples: NiKo uses ~634 eDPI (400 DPI × 1.585 sens), s1mple uses ~1236 eDPI (400 DPI × 3.09 sens), and ZywOo uses a very low ~185 eDPI in Valorant. Lower eDPI requires more mouse movement but offers greater precision.
Should I use high or low DPI with low sensitivity?
Most pros prefer low DPI (400–800) with higher in-game sensitivity over very high DPI with very low sensitivity. High DPI can introduce sensor rounding artefacts at very low in-game sensitivities. The sweet spot for most gaming mice is 400–1600 DPI with your in-game sensitivity adjusted to reach your target eDPI.
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