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XLOOKUP vs FILTER

Known for Dynamic Array Support

VS

Known for Advanced Filtering

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.

FILTER

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.

FILTER

Manipulation

Functions that modify and transform data in different ways 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

FILTER

Scientists

Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research 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.

FILTER

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

FILTER

Advanced Filtering

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

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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

FILTER

Revolutionized Excel data filtering
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Makes VLOOKUP feel like using a flip phone in 2024

FILTER

The Marie Kondo of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

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Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

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.

FILTER

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
Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

XLOOKUP

3

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FILTER

2

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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.

FILTER

Array

Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

Boolean

Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making 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

FILTER

Dynamic Filtering

Functions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria Click to see all.

Multiple Criteria

Flexible Output

Returns Dynamic Arrays

Flexible Filtering
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Both*

Complex For Beginners

XLOOKUP

Complex Syntax For Beginners

Limited Backward Compatibility

Not Available In Older Versions

FILTER

Requires Modern Excel

Functions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.

Requires Latest Excel Versions

Memory Intensive

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.

FILTER

8

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

Both*

9.5
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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FILTER

9

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Alternatives to XLOOKUP

Known for Position Finding

Known for Vertical Data Search

🔢 needs fewer arguments than XLOOKUP

Known for Conditional Statements

Known for Advanced Data Retrieval

Known for Two-Way Lookup Power

📈 is more versatile than XLOOKUP

⚙ performs better than XLOOKUP

🛠 is more reliable than XLOOKUP

Known for Text Search And Position Finding

Known for Conditional Average Calculations

Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups

Known for Horizontal Data Lookup

🔢 needs fewer arguments than XLOOKUP

Known for Replace Specific Text

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