Best DPI for FPS Games (400 vs 800 vs 1600)

What is DPI?

DPI (dots per inch) is how many pixels your mouse reports per inch of movement. Higher DPI = cursor moves further per inch. In games, what matters is the combination of DPI and in-game sensitivity — that’s eDPI (effective DPI). Same eDPI = same 360° distance, regardless of DPI.

400 vs 800 vs 1600 DPI

Many CS2/Valorant pros use 400 or 800 DPI. 400 DPI: classic choice, lower cursor speed on desktop. 800 DPI: very popular; good balance. 1600 DPI: smoother in-game with lower in-game sens; used by more players now. Pick one and stick to it; then adjust in-game sensitivity to get your desired eDPI.

What eDPI to aim for?

CS2: 600–1200 eDPI is common. Valorant: 200–400 eDPI. Use our sensitivity converter to keep the same feel across games when you change DPI or sens.