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SUMIFS vs DMAX vs DGET
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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 typesSUMIFSDMAXDGETOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUMIFS- CalculationSUMIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DMAX- CalculationDMAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DGET- RetrievalDGET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUMIFS- Multiple Condition SumSUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.
DMAX- Database Max ValueDMAX is known for Database Max Value.
DGET- Single Value RetrievalDGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUMIFS- Enhanced version of SUMIF
DMAX- Originally part of Lotus 1-2-3 compatibility
DGET- Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUMIFS- When one condition isn't complicated enough
DMAX- The maximalist's pride and joy
DGET- The needle in the haystack finder
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMIFSDMAXDGET
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayExcel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
DMAX- RangeDMAX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
DGET- RangeDGET accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
SUMIFS- Excel 2016SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Microsoft 365SUMIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineSUMIFS is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
- Excel 2007SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version
- Excel 2010SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version
DMAX- Excel 97DMAX is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
DGET- Excel 97DGET is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
Operating 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
SUMIFS- Web ExcelSUMIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
SUMIFS- NumberSUMIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArraySUMIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
DMAX- TextDMAX accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDMAX accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
DGET- TextDGET accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDGET accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUMIFS- Multiple Conditions
- Accurate Calculations
- Flexible For Multiple Criteria
- Handles Large DatasetsFunctions optimized for processing and analyzing large amounts of data efficiently
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Multiple Conditions SupportExcel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering
- Accurate ResultsFunctions that provide precise and reliable computational results
- Flexible
- Versatile Conditional SummingExcel functions that can perform flexible conditional sum calculations based on multiple criteria
- Supports Multiple Criteria
- Powerful For Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Conditions
DMAX- Efficient With Large Datasets
- Reliable Results
- Excellent For Database Analysis
- Flexible Criteria
DGET- Precise Data ExtractionExcel functions for precise data extraction enable accurate retrieval of specific information
- Criteria Filtering
- Precise Single Value Extraction
- Reliable
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUMIFS- Complex For Beginners
- Needs Sorted DataFunctions that only work correctly when the data is pre-sorted in a specific order Click to see all.
- Complex Syntax For Beginners
- Limited To Sum Operations
- Performance Issues With Large Ranges
- Cannot Use OR Conditions
- Complex Syntax
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
- Limited To Sum Operation OnlyFunctions that can only add values without other mathematical operations Click to see all.
- Requires Sorted Data
DMAX- Complex Syntax
- Database Structure Dependent
- Limited To Database RangesFunctions that only work with database-style ranges, limiting data structure options Click to see all.
DGET- Single Result OnlyFunctions that can only return one result even when multiple matches exist Click to see all.
- Complex Setup
- Returns Error If Multiple Matches
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUMIFS
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
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is easier to use than DMAX
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is more versatile than DMAX
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is rated higher than DMAX
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
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is easier to use than DMAX
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is more versatile than DMAX
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is rated higher than DMAX
GETPIVOTDATA
Known for PivotTable Data Extraction
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is easier to use than DMAX
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is more versatile than DMAX
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is rated higher than DMAX
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is easier to use than DMAX
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is more versatile than DMAX
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is rated higher than DMAX
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
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is easier to use than DMAX
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is more versatile than DMAX
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performs better than DMAX
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is more reliable than DMAX
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is rated higher than DMAX
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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is easier to use than DMAX
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is more versatile than DMAX
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is rated higher than DMAX