Two players can use completely different DPI and sensitivity numbers and still have exactly the same aim feel. That is why competitive players compare eDPI and cm/360 instead.
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DPI vs sensitivity
DPI (dots per inch) is a mouse setting: how many counts the sensor reports per inch of movement. Sensitivity is the in-game multiplier. Your real sensitivity is the combination of both.
What is eDPI?
eDPI = DPI × in-game sensitivity. 800 DPI at 0.4 sensitivity is 320 eDPI — the same as 400 DPI at 0.8. Comparing eDPI lets you compare settings with anyone playing the same game.
What is cm/360?
cm/360 is the distance your mouse travels to turn a full circle in game. Because it includes each game’s own “yaw” value, it lets you carry the same feel between different games. Lower cm/360 means faster turning; higher means slower and often steadier aim.
A simple method to find your sensitivity
- Start from a common range for your game (many tactical-shooter players land at a relatively low eDPI).
- Make sure you can turn 180° comfortably without lifting the mouse too often.
- Check that you can make small, precise adjustments on distant targets.
- Change in small steps (about 10%) and play several sessions before judging.
Changing DPI without changing feel
If you switch from 800 to 1600 DPI, halve your in-game sensitivity to keep the same eDPI. Our eDPI & Sensitivity Calculator does this for you and converts between games such as Valorant and Counter-Strike 2.
Warm up your reactions
Before ranked, try a few rounds of our Reaction Time Test.