Tone & frequency test
Generate a selected tone or gentle sweep to compare audio playback.
Diagnostic visuals retain their original colors and remain visible. Presentation filters and high contrast apply outside this workspace; device-level filters may still affect your observation.
Set a low system volume. Select 40–12,000 Hz and play a short tone. Stop if uncomfortable.
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How to run this check
Set a low system volume. Select 40–12,000 Hz and play a short tone. Stop if uncomfortable.
Understand the result
PASS describes a received signal or your recorded observation. WARNING calls for another check. USER REVIEW REQUIRED means a measurement alone cannot decide. An unavailable API or denied permission does not establish hardware failure.
What this cannot tell you
Audibility depends on the listener, output device and volume. Do not use this as a medical hearing test.
If something seems wrong
Reduce volume if distorted. Inaudible frequencies do not establish a hardware defect.
Understanding browser permissions →Good to know
Is anything uploaded?
Raw diagnostic input and media are processed locally. Standalone results remain in page memory. Guided checks offer optional coarse session recovery for 24 hours; it excludes media and detailed measurements. Hosting and Google Analytics requests still leave your browser. Analytics receives only broad test-usage categories, never these diagnostic contents. See the privacy policy.
Does a pass guarantee my hardware is healthy?
No. It records behavior observed in this browser session. Intermittent faults, internal components and operating-system restrictions need further investigation. See our methodology.
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