Top 1%

700 WPM

Expert Reading Speed

700 WPM is considered expert-level reading speed, putting you in roughly the top 1% of readers. At this pace, you're processing information faster than most people can imagine - nearly 3 pages per minute. LumaRead's advanced training helps you reach this elite tier.

Reading Speed Comparison

200 WPM
Below Average
300 WPM
Average
400 WPM
Above Average
500 WPM
Advanced
600 WPM
Elite
700 WPM
Expert
800 WPM
Master
900 WPM
Elite Master
1000 WPM
Exceptional
1200 WPM
Superhuman

Characteristics of 700 WPM Readers

  • Top 1% of readers
  • Highly developed visual processing
  • Almost no subvocalization
  • Excellent focus and concentration
  • Master-level chunking ability

How to Reach 700 WPM

1Master 600 WPM first with high comprehension
2Use LumaRead's RSVP at 650-700 WPM
3Practice speed drills daily
4Read familiar material at high speeds
5Gradually increase with new material
6Requires 6-8 weeks from 600 WPM baseline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 700 WPM realistic for everyone?

700 WPM is achievable for dedicated practitioners but requires significant effort. Most people can reach 600+ WPM with training; 700+ requires exceptional focus and practice on LumaRead.

Can you maintain comprehension at 700 WPM?

Comprehension at 700 WPM depends heavily on content type. Narrative and familiar material: good comprehension. Technical/complex content: may need slower speeds.

How long to reach 700 WPM from scratch?

From 300 WPM average, expect 3-4 months of consistent daily training on LumaRead. This represents roughly doubling your reading speed.

Other Reading Speeds

Test Your Reading Speed

See how fast you can read with LumaRead's RSVP speed reader