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SUMPRODUCT vs AVERAGEIFS vs DMAX
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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 typesSUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFSDMAXOperation 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*SUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFS
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUMPRODUCT- Matrix Multiplication CalculationsSUMPRODUCT is known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations.
AVERAGEIFS- Multiple Criteria Based AverageAVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.
DMAX- Database Max ValueDMAX is known for Database Max Value.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUMPRODUCT- Can multiply and sum arrays simultaneously
AVERAGEIFS- Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
DMAX- Originally part of Lotus 1-2-3 compatibility
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUMPRODUCT- The function that makes accountants feel like they're doing linear algebra
AVERAGEIFS- Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate
DMAX- The maximalist's pride and joy
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFSDMAX
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayExcel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
AVERAGEIFSDMAXVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.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.
AVERAGEIFSDMAXOperating 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
AVERAGEIFSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFSDMAXRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*SUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFS- NumberAVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArrayAVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
DMAX
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUMPRODUCT- 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
DMAX- Efficient With Large Datasets
- Reliable Results
- Excellent For Database Analysis
- Flexible Criteria
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionFor all*- Complex Syntax
SUMPRODUCT- Complex Syntax For Beginners
- Limited To Numeric Data
- Performance Intensive
AVERAGEIFS- 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
DMAX
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosSUMPRODUCTAVERAGEIFSDMAX
Alternatives to SUMPRODUCT
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMPRODUCT
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells📊 is easier to use than SUMPRODUCT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than SUMPRODUCT
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than SUMPRODUCT
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMPRODUCT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than SUMPRODUCT
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMPRODUCT
📈 is more versatile than SUMPRODUCT