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UNIQUE vs CONCAT vs DSUM

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

UNIQUE

Database

UNIQUE belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

CONCAT

Text

CONCAT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data Click to see all.

DSUM

Database

DSUM belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

UNIQUE

Aggregation

UNIQUE performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

CONCAT

Manipulation

CONCAT performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

DSUM

Aggregation

DSUM performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

UNIQUE

Duplicate Removal

UNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.

CONCAT

Modern Text Joining

CONCAT is known for Modern Text Joining.

DSUM

Database Sum Operations

DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

UNIQUE

Excel 2019

UNIQUE was created in Excel 2019. Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.

CONCAT

Excel 2016

CONCAT was created in Excel 2016. Functions that came with Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

DSUM

Excel 97

DSUM was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

UNIQUE

First array-based duplicate remover

CONCAT

Replaced CONCATENATE function

DSUM

Less known but powerful feature
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

UNIQUE

Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party

CONCAT

The modern solution to text attachment anxiety

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 effectively

UNIQUE

Intermediate

UNIQUE has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

CONCAT

Simple

CONCAT has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

DSUM

Advanced

DSUM has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

UNIQUE

Array

UNIQUE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

UNIQUE accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.

CONCAT

Text

CONCAT accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

Array

CONCAT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

DSUM

Number

DSUM accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations 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*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

UNIQUE

Microsoft 365

UNIQUE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

CONCAT

Excel 2016

CONCAT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Microsoft 365

CONCAT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

DSUM

Excel 2016

DSUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

UNIQUE

Excel Online

UNIQUE runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.

CONCAT

Web Excel

CONCAT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

UNIQUE

1

UNIQUE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

CONCAT

2

CONCAT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DSUM

3

DSUM needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

CONCAT

Text

CONCAT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

UNIQUE

Removes Duplicates Automatically

Excel functions that automatically remove duplicates maintain data uniqueness efficiently Click to see all.

Dynamic Results

Functions that automatically update results when source data changes Click to see all.

Simple Syntax

Automatically Updates

Functions that dynamically update results based on data changes Click to see all.

CONCAT

Array Support

Dynamic Ranges

DSUM

Powerful Database Calculations

Excel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections Click to see all.

Complex Criteria Support
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

UNIQUE

Requires Latest Excel Versions

Array Spillover Needs Space

Limited To Newer Versions

Single Operation

CONCAT

Not Backward Compatible

Limited Formatting

Functions with restricted formatting capabilities, reducing customization options Click to see all.

DSUM

Complicated Syntax

Requires Database Structure

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to UNIQUE

Known for Advanced Filtering

🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE

📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE

Known for Dynamic Sorting

📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE

Known for Dynamic Number Series

📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE

⚙ performs better than UNIQUE

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE

🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE

⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE

Known for Converting Row Data To Columns

📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE

Known for Dynamic Array Support

🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE

📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE

⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE

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

Known for Empty Cell Counter

📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE

⚙ performs better than UNIQUE

🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE

Known for PivotTable Data Extraction

🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE