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SUM vs SUMPRODUCT vs AVERAGEIFS
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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 typesSUMSUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFSOperation 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 functionFor all*SUMSUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFS
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
SUMPRODUCT- Matrix Multiplication CalculationsSUMPRODUCT is known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations.
AVERAGEIFS- Multiple Criteria Based AverageAVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
SUMPRODUCT- Can multiply and sum arrays simultaneously
AVERAGEIFS- Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
SUMPRODUCT- The function that makes accountants feel like they're doing linear algebra
AVERAGEIFS- Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMSUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFS
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*SUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFSVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.SUM- Excel 2019SUM is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016SUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013SUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineSUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
SUMPRODUCT- Excel 2019SUMPRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016SUMPRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
AVERAGEIFSOperating 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
SUMAVERAGEIFSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMSUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFSRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- ArrayExcel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
SUMAVERAGEIFS
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
SUMPRODUCT- Powerful For Array CalculationsExcel functions optimized for array calculations handle multiple values simultaneously for efficient processing Click to see all.
- Handles Multiple Arrays
- Powerful Array Handling
- Flexible
AVERAGEIFS- Flexible Criteria Selection
- Multiple Condition Support
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Multiple Conditions SupportExcel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering Click to see all.
- Flexible Range SelectionFunctions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly Click to see all.
- Easy To Use With Multiple CriteriaFunctions that handle multiple conditions efficiently Click to see all.
- Versatile For Complex Analysis
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
SUMPRODUCT- Complex Syntax For Beginners
- Limited To Numeric Data
- Complex Syntax
- Performance Intensive
AVERAGEIFS- Complex Syntax
- Limited Data Type SupportFunctions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
- Limited To Numeric Values Only
- Limited To Numerical Data Only
- Requires Careful Range Selection
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosSUMSUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFS
Alternatives to SUM
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells⚙ performs better than SUM
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation⚙ performs better than SUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value⚙ performs better than SUM
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value⚙ performs better than SUM
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
⚙ performs better than SUM
IF
Known for Conditional Statements🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
📈 is more versatile than SUM