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Modern gaming mice include a range of advanced sensor technologies designed to improve accuracy, responsiveness, and overall control. Whether you're a competitive FPS player or someone who values precise cursor behavior, understanding these features can help you fine-tune your mouse for optimal performance. Below, we break down four essential technologies: Motion Sync, Lift-Off Distance (LOD), Angle Snapping, and Ripple Control, and explain how each contributes to smoother, more consistent tracking.
Motion Sync is a technology that synchronizes the mouse sensor’s data output with the exact polling schedule of your PC. Without Motion Sync, the sensor sends information as soon as it’s captured, which may not line up perfectly with when your computer is ready to receive it. This can introduce tiny inconsistencies in the timing of your cursor updates, especially noticeable at high speeds and during micro-adjustments.
With Motion Sync enabled, your mouse sensor matches its reporting to the PC’s request cycle, ensuring each update is delivered precisely on time. This results in smoother tracking, reduced micro-latency variation, and a more predictable aiming feel. While Motion Sync does not increase raw speed, it improves consistency, which is crucial for competitive players seeking stable and repeatable precision.
Lift-Off Distance, often written as LOD, determines how high the mouse can be lifted before the sensor stops tracking movement. A low LOD prevents unwanted cursor movement when repositioning the mouse, an essential factor for low-sensitivity players who frequently pick up and reset their mouse during gameplay.
A properly tuned LOD offers:
For FPS gaming, a low LOD (typically 1–2 mm) is preferred to keep movement crisp and predictable.
Angle Snapping, also known as Angle Correction or Straighten Correction, is a setting that subtly adjusts your input to produce cleaner, straighter lines. Instead of faithfully capturing every tiny motion your hand makes, the sensor averages your direction to create smoother output.
This can be useful for:
However, most esports and FPS players disable angle snapping because it interferes with raw input. In competitive play, even small predictive adjustments can compromise precision. Gamers typically prefer unfiltered input behavior so the cursor moves exactly where, and only where, they intend. However, some game types such as RTS or simulation games often ask for precision placement and alignment. Players benefit greatly with angle snapping’s snappy straight lines.
Ripple Control is a filtering technology designed to reduce jitter or “ripple” at extremely high DPI settings. At high sensitivity levels, even minor hand vibrations like a muscle twitch or sensor noise can cause visible shaking of the cursor. Ripple Control smooths out this jitter, resulting in more stable movement.
The tradeoff is that smoothing can slightly delay or soften input, which is why professional players often disable Ripple Control when operating at moderate DPI levels. However, for users working at ultra-high DPI or those who prioritize smooth pointer movement, Ripple Control provides cleaner tracking and a more refined experience.
And there you have it! A quick look at four advanced mouse sensor features, Motion Sync, LOD, Angle Snapping, and Ripple Control, that can be configured to your preferences in our online Web Hub, it’s lightweight and doesn’t require software installation.