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XLOOKUP vs UNIQUE vs CONCAT
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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 typesXLOOKUPUNIQUECONCATOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsXLOOKUPUNIQUECONCAT
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 functionXLOOKUP- Dynamic Array SupportXLOOKUP is known for Dynamic Array Support.
UNIQUE- Duplicate RemovalUNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.
CONCAT- Modern Text JoiningCONCAT is known for Modern Text Joining.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionXLOOKUP- First major update to lookup functions in 20 years
UNIQUE- First array-based duplicate remover
CONCAT- Replaced CONCATENATE function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionXLOOKUP- Makes VLOOKUP feel like using a flip phone in 2024
UNIQUE- Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
CONCAT- The modern solution to text attachment anxiety
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyXLOOKUPUNIQUECONCAT
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersXLOOKUP- TextXLOOKUP accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- NumberXLOOKUP accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
UNIQUE- 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.
CONCATVersion 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
- Microsoft 365Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
CONCATOperating 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
XLOOKUP- Excel OnlineXLOOKUP runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.
- Web ExcelXLOOKUP runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
UNIQUECONCATRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyXLOOKUPUNIQUECONCATRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*XLOOKUP- TextXLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberXLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
CONCAT
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionXLOOKUP- Dynamic Array SupportFunctions that support dynamic array operations and spilling Click to see all.
- Handles Errors Gracefully
- Bi-Directional Lookup
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.
CONCAT- Array Support
- Dynamic Ranges
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionXLOOKUP- Complex Syntax For Beginners
- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Not Available In Older Versions
- Complex For Beginners
UNIQUE- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Array Spillover Needs Space
- Limited To Newer Versions
- Single Operation
CONCAT
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to XLOOKUP
SORT
Known for Dynamic Sorting📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE
⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE
⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE