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XLOOKUP vs UNIQUE

Known for Dynamic Array Support

VS

Known for Duplicate Removal

Table of content

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

XLOOKUP

Lookup & Reference

Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

UNIQUE

Database

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

XLOOKUP

Retrieval

Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources Click to see all.

UNIQUE

Aggregation

Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Both*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation
Business Managers

Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making

UNIQUE

Administrative Staff

Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Data Lookup

Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

UNIQUE

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Dynamic Array Support

UNIQUE

Duplicate Removal

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Both*

Excel 2019

Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

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

XLOOKUP

First major update to lookup functions in 20 years

UNIQUE

First array-based duplicate remover
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Makes VLOOKUP feel like using a flip phone in 2024

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 effectively

XLOOKUP

Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

UNIQUE

Intermediate

Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

XLOOKUP

Text

Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

UNIQUE

Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.

Both*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Microsoft 365

Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
Operating System 💾

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

Both*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Excel Online

Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

XLOOKUP

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

XLOOKUP

3

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UNIQUE

1

Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

XLOOKUP

Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Dynamic Array Support

Functions that support dynamic array operations and spilling Click to see all.

Handles Errors Gracefully

Bi-Directional Lookup

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.
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

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

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

XLOOKUP

8.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

UNIQUE

9

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

XLOOKUP

9.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

UNIQUE

8.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

Both*

9
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

Both*

9.5
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

XLOOKUP

9.1

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UNIQUE

9

Click to see all.

Alternatives to XLOOKUP

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 Modern Text Joining

🔢 needs fewer arguments 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 Dynamic Number Series

📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE

⚙ performs better than UNIQUE

Known for Converting Row Data To Columns

📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE

Known for Database Sum Operations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE

Known for Empty Cell Counter

📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE

⚙ performs better than UNIQUE

🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE

📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE

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