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POWER vs PMT vs SUBTOTAL
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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 typesPOWERPMTSUBTOTALOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsPOWERPMTSUBTOTAL
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.
SUBTOTAL
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.
SUBTOTAL- Filtered Data CalculationsSUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.
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
SUBTOTAL- Can Perform 11 Different Operations
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
SUBTOTAL- The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyPOWERPMTSUBTOTAL
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*SUBTOTALVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
POWERPMTOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
POWERPMTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyPOWERPMTSUBTOTALRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*SUBTOTAL
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
SUBTOTAL- Ignores Hidden Rows
- Multiple Functions
Cons ❌
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
SUBTOTAL- Function Code Memorization
- Limited Operations
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
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers📊 is easier to use than POWER
⚙ performs better than POWER
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding⚙ performs better than POWER
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER