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CS2 eDPI Calculator – 1600 DPI

Calculate your eDPI at 1600 DPI using the calculator below. Browse the full sensitivity chart to find your exact setting and see how it compares to professional players.

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1600 DPI Sensitivity Chart

Every sensitivity from 0.40 to 3.00 at 1600 DPI with the resulting eDPI and classification:

0.40 sens → 640 0.45 sens → 720 0.50 sens → 800 0.55 sens → 880 0.60 sens → 960 0.65 sens → 1040 0.70 sens → 1120 0.75 sens → 1200 0.80 sens → 1280 0.85 sens → 1360 0.90 sens → 1440 0.95 sens → 1520 1.00 sens → 1600 1.05 sens → 1680 1.10 sens → 1760 1.15 sens → 1840 1.20 sens → 1920 1.25 sens → 2000 1.30 sens → 2080 1.35 sens → 2160 1.40 sens → 2240 1.45 sens → 2320 1.50 sens → 2400 1.55 sens → 2480 1.60 sens → 2560 1.65 sens → 2640 1.70 sens → 2720 1.75 sens → 2800 1.80 sens → 2880 1.85 sens → 2960 1.90 sens → 3040 1.95 sens → 3120 2.00 sens → 3200 2.05 sens → 3280 2.10 sens → 3360 2.15 sens → 3440 2.20 sens → 3520 2.25 sens → 3600 2.30 sens → 3680 2.35 sens → 3760 2.40 sens → 3840 2.45 sens → 3920 2.50 sens → 4000 2.55 sens → 4080 2.60 sens → 4160 2.65 sens → 4240 2.70 sens → 4320 2.75 sens → 4400 2.80 sens → 4480 2.85 sens → 4560 2.90 sens → 4640 2.95 sens → 4720 3.00 sens → 4800

Why 1600 DPI Is Growing in Popularity

1600 DPI has gained significant traction among competitive CS2 players in recent years. As gaming mouse technology has improved, the old concern that higher DPI introduced unwanted smoothing or interpolation has largely disappeared. Modern sensors from manufacturers like PixArt and Razer handle 1600 DPI flawlessly, delivering clean and accurate tracking that matches or exceeds the quality at 400 and 800 DPI.

The primary advantage of 1600 DPI is that it provides a higher polling resolution. Your mouse reports more data points per inch of movement, which theoretically creates a smoother tracking experience. While the difference is subtle and may not be consciously noticeable, it contributes to the overall feel of mouse control. Many players who switch from 800 to 1600 DPI describe their mouse as feeling slightly more responsive.

At 1600 DPI, the in-game sensitivity values needed for competitive eDPI ranges are quite low. To achieve an eDPI of 800, you would use 0.50 sensitivity. For 960 eDPI, you would use 0.60 sensitivity. These low values give you extremely fine control over your sensitivity, as each 0.01 change in sensitivity represents a smaller change in eDPI compared to lower DPI settings.

Typical 1600 DPI Sensitivities

Competitive players at 1600 DPI typically use sensitivities between 0.40 and 0.75. The most popular range centres around 0.50 (800 eDPI) to 0.65 (1040 eDPI). Some players push as low as 0.40 (640 eDPI) for maximum precision, while entry fraggers might go up to 0.80 (1280 eDPI).

eDPI Ranges at 1600 DPI

At 1600 DPI, even modest sensitivity values produce significant eDPI numbers. A sensitivity of just 0.40 already gives you 640 eDPI, which is in the medium range. To stay in the medium range up to 1200 eDPI, your sensitivity can go up to 0.75. Anything above 0.75 puts you into high eDPI territory.

This means 1600 DPI is poorly suited for players who want very low eDPI below 600. If you prefer an eDPI of 400 to 500, you would need a sensitivity of 0.25 to 0.31, which is below the standard range. In that case, 400 DPI or 800 DPI would serve you better.

1600 DPI Desktop Experience

One of the biggest practical benefits of 1600 DPI is a comfortable Windows experience. Your desktop cursor moves at a natural speed without needing to adjust Windows pointer settings. Browsing, working, and general computer use all feel smooth and responsive. When you launch CS2, your low in-game sensitivity keeps your eDPI in check while you enjoy a fast cursor outside the game.

Other DPI Settings

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