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MIN vs PRODUCT
Table of content
Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMIN- Finding Lowest ValueMIN is known for Finding Lowest Value.
PRODUCT- Multiplying Numbers TogetherPRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMIN- First mathematical function in Excel
PRODUCT- Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMIN- The pessimist's favorite function
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 effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
PRODUCTOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*
Evaluation Comparison
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMIN- Only Works With Numbers
- No Text Handling
PRODUCT- Can Overflow With Large Numbers
- No Selective Multiplication
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MIN
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
🛠 is more reliable than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT
📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT