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UNIQUE vs FILTER vs FREQUENCY
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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 typesUNIQUEFILTERFREQUENCYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsUNIQUEFILTERFREQUENCY
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionUNIQUE- Data AnalystsUNIQUE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- 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.
FILTER- Data AnalystsFILTER is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsFILTER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- Business ManagersFILTER is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
FREQUENCY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionUNIQUE- Duplicate RemovalUNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.
FILTER- Advanced FilteringFILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.
FREQUENCY- Distribution AnalysisFREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionUNIQUE- First array-based duplicate remover
FILTER- Revolutionized Excel data filtering
FREQUENCY- Essential for histogram creation
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionUNIQUE- Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
FILTER- The Marie Kondo of Excel functions
FREQUENCY- The function statisticians dream about
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyUNIQUEFILTERFREQUENCY
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*UNIQUEFILTERVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*UNIQUEFILTERFREQUENCYOperating 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
UNIQUEFILTERRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyUNIQUEFILTERFREQUENCYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*FILTER- ArrayFILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
- BooleanFILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.
FREQUENCY
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.
FILTER- Dynamic FilteringFunctions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria Click to see all.
- Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Output
- Returns Dynamic Arrays
- Flexible Filtering
FREQUENCY- Powerful Statistical Analysis
- Array Output
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionUNIQUE- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Array Spillover Needs Space
- Limited To Newer Versions
- Single Operation
FILTER- Requires Modern ExcelFunctions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.
- Complex For Beginners
- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Memory Intensive
FREQUENCY- Must Be Entered As Array Formula
- Complex Usage
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosUNIQUEFILTERFREQUENCY
Alternatives to UNIQUE
SORT
Known for Dynamic Sorting📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series📈 is more versatile 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
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
COUNTBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Counter📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE