Yes — this test uses the Web Audio API. Turn your volume up and make sure you're not muted.

Audio vs visual reaction — which is faster?

Auditory responses are typically slightly faster than visual ones in research.

Why discard sub-100ms responses?

They're almost certainly anticipated before the beep, not genuinely reactive.

Audio Reaction

How fast do you react to a sound?

~2 min

Measured values depend on your device, input method, display refresh rate, operating system and environment. This is not laboratory-grade measurement.

Audio Reaction

~2 min

What this measures

Audio Reaction measures the median time to respond to an auditory beep across 10 trials. It's a direct benchmark of auditory sensorimotor speed.

How it works

Wait for a beep, then click as fast as you can. Ten trials. Make sure your sound is on. Responses under 100ms are discarded as anticipation.

How results are calculated

Your primary score is the median reaction time in milliseconds (lower is better), estimated against population norms.

Accuracy & limitations

Audio output latency varies by device. This is a direct benchmark (Evidence C).

FAQ

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-14