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SUM vs UNIQUE vs COUNT
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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 typesSUMUNIQUECOUNTOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUMUNIQUECOUNT
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*- Data AnalystsExcel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation
- Business ManagersExcel functions helpful for business management and decision making
UNIQUE
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
UNIQUE- Duplicate RemovalUNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.
COUNT- Counting Numeric CellsCOUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
UNIQUE- First array-based duplicate remover
COUNT- Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
UNIQUE- Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
COUNT- Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMUNIQUECOUNT
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersSUMUNIQUE- ArrayUNIQUE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeUNIQUE accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
COUNT- NumberCOUNT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayCOUNT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeCOUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*SUM- 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.
UNIQUECOUNTOperating 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
SUMUNIQUECOUNTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*SUM- NumberSUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArraySUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
COUNT
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
UNIQUE- Removes Duplicates AutomaticallyExcel functions that automatically remove duplicates maintain data uniqueness efficiently Click to see all.
- Dynamic ResultsFunctions that automatically update results when source data changes Click to see all.
- Simple Syntax
- Automatically UpdatesFunctions that dynamically update results based on data changes Click to see all.
COUNT- Fast And Efficient
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Widely Used
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
UNIQUE- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Array Spillover Needs Space
- Limited To Newer Versions
- Single Operation
COUNT- Limited To Numbers Only
- Ignores Text Cells
Ratings Comparison
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
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection⚙ performs better than SUM
🛠 is more reliable 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