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POWER vs PMT vs PRODUCT
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesPOWERPMTPRODUCTOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionPOWER- ScientistsPOWER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- EngineersPOWER is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
PMT- Financial ProfessionalsPMT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AccountantsPMT is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
PRODUCT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionPOWER- Exponential CalculationsPOWER is known for Exponential Calculations.
PMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
PRODUCT- Multiplying Numbers TogetherPRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionPOWER- More efficient than using multiplication operators
PMT- Most used function in banking industry
PRODUCT- Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionPOWER- The function that makes numbers feel superior
PMT- The function that reminds you of your debts
PRODUCT- The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyPOWERPMTPRODUCT
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyPOWERPMTPRODUCTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*PRODUCT
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionPOWER- Precise Power Calculations
- Handles Large Numbers
PMT- Accurate Calculations
- Industry StandardExcel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability Click to see all.
- Reliable
PRODUCTCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionPOWER- Can Return Errors With Very Large NumbersFunctions that may fail or return incorrect results when processing very large numerical values Click to see all.
- Limited To Real Numbers
PMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
PRODUCT- Can Overflow With Large Numbers
- No Selective Multiplication
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to POWER
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations⚙ performs better than POWER
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📊 is easier to use than POWER
📈 is more versatile than POWER
⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials⚙ performs better than POWER
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers📊 is easier to use than POWER
⚙ performs better than POWER
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding⚙ performs better than POWER