Is 280 ms a good reaction time?
At 280 ms, your reaction time is right around the Average band — where most adults score on a calm, focused attempt. Nothing wrong with average; it is the realistic baseline before training kicks in. 280 ms is the standard Average threshold for reaction time. Against the standard benchmarks, your 280 ms score is 100 ms past the Elite cutoff (180 ms), 60 ms past the Fast cutoff (220 ms), and exactly at the Average cutoff (280 ms). The neighboring indexed buckets are 250 ms (Average) and 300 ms (Below Average). Take the Reaction Time Test to see how your live performance compares.
Where 280 ms falls
- Your score
- 280 ms
- Tier
- Average
- Elite threshold
- 180 ms
- Fast threshold
- 220 ms
- Average threshold
- 280 ms
- Estimated percentile
- 23%
Nearby scores
Frequently asked questions
Is 280 ms a good reaction time?
280 ms sits in the Average band. The Average reference is 280 ms and the Fast reference is 220 ms, so you have clear room to improve with practice.
How does 280 ms compare to the average?
The Average threshold on the Reaction Time Test is 280 ms. Your 280 ms is in the Average band relative to that. Elite performers cross 180 ms; Fast performers cross 220 ms.
How can someone improve from 280 ms?
Consistent practice — same environment, same time of day, same input device — is the biggest lever. Take the Reaction Time Test a few times per week, sleep well, and watch how your score drifts toward the Fast (220 ms) and Elite (180 ms) thresholds over a few weeks.