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SUM vs UNIQUE
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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 typesSUMUNIQUEOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUMUNIQUE
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionBoth*- 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 functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic Calculations
UNIQUE- Duplicate Removal
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
UNIQUE- First array-based duplicate remover
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
UNIQUE- Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMUNIQUE
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Microsoft 365Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
SUMOperating 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
SUMUNIQUERequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*SUM
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
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.
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
UNIQUE- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Array Spillover Needs Space
- Limited To Newer Versions
- Single Operation
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
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
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better 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
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better 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