CS2 eDPI Calculator – 800 DPI
Calculate your eDPI at 800 DPI using the calculator below. Browse the full sensitivity chart to find your exact setting and see how it compares to professional players.
800 DPI Sensitivity Chart
Every sensitivity from 0.40 to 3.00 at 800 DPI with the resulting eDPI and classification:
Why 800 DPI Is the Most Popular Setting
800 DPI is the most commonly used hardware DPI among professional and competitive CS2 players. It has become the de facto standard for several reasons. Modern gaming mice are engineered to perform optimally at 800 DPI, providing clean and accurate tracking without the pixel skipping that can occur at very low DPI settings or the potential smoothing applied at very high DPI values.
At 800 DPI, the in-game sensitivity values that produce competitive eDPI ranges are intuitive and easy to work with. A sensitivity of 1.00 gives exactly 800 eDPI, making mental calculations simple. Sensitivities between 0.70 and 1.50 cover the entire competitive range from 560 eDPI to 1200 eDPI, which means most players never need to use awkward decimal values.
Another advantage of 800 DPI is Windows desktop usability. At 400 DPI, many players find their Windows cursor too slow for everyday tasks. At 1600 DPI, it can feel too fast. 800 DPI sits in a comfortable middle ground where both CS2 and desktop navigation feel natural without needing to change DPI between gaming and regular use.
Typical 800 DPI Sensitivities
At 800 DPI, professional players typically use sensitivities between 0.70 and 1.30. The most popular setting is around 1.00 sensitivity (800 eDPI), followed closely by 0.90 (720 eDPI) and 1.10 (880 eDPI). AWP players tend toward the lower end around 0.75 (600 eDPI), while entry fraggers might push up to 1.40 (1120 eDPI).
eDPI Ranges at 800 DPI
At 800 DPI, the sensitivity boundaries for each classification are clear. Sensitivities below 0.75 produce a low eDPI under 600, which is suited for precision-focused playstyles. Sensitivities from 0.75 to 1.50 produce medium eDPI between 600 and 1200, which is where the vast majority of competitive players sit. Sensitivities above 1.50 push you into high eDPI territory above 1200, which most players find too fast for consistent aim.
If you are new to CS2 and using 800 DPI, start with 1.00 sensitivity. This gives you an eDPI of 800, which is right in the middle of the pro range. From there, increase or decrease by 0.05 increments until your aim feels comfortable.
How 800 DPI Compares to Other Settings
An eDPI of 800 at 800 DPI (1.00 sens) is identical to an eDPI of 800 at 400 DPI (2.00 sens) or at 1600 DPI (0.50 sens). The in-game experience is the same. The only differences are in sensor behavior and Windows cursor speed. Choose whichever DPI feels most comfortable for your overall computer use.