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UNIQUE vs DSUM
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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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionBoth*UNIQUE- Business ManagersUNIQUE is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Administrative StaffUNIQUE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
DSUM
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionUNIQUE- Duplicate RemovalUNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.
DSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionUNIQUE- First array-based duplicate remover
DSUM- Less known but powerful feature
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionUNIQUE- Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
DSUM- The calculator that went to business school
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyUNIQUEDSUM
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersUNIQUE- 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.
DSUMVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*UNIQUEDSUMOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
UNIQUERequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyUNIQUEDSUM
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionUNIQUE- 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.
DSUMCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionUNIQUE- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Array Spillover Needs Space
- Limited To Newer Versions
- Single Operation
DSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to UNIQUE
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE
⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better 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