MAXIFS vs DSUM vs DGET
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MAXIFS vs DSUM vs DGET

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Max
      MAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
    DSUM
    • Database Sum Operations
      DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
    DGET
    • Single Value Retrieval
      DGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    • Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
    DSUM
    • Less known but powerful feature
    DGET
    • Was intended to compete with Access functions

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    • Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
    DSUM
    • The calculator that went to business school
    DGET
    • The needle in the haystack finder

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MAXIFS
    DGET

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    MAXIFS
    • Excel 2016
      MAXIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Microsoft 365
      MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    DSUM
    • Excel 2019
      DSUM is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      DSUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    DGET
    • Excel 2019
      DGET is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 97
      DGET 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 platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Range
      Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    MAXIFS
    • Text
      MAXIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      MAXIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    DGET
    • Text
      DGET accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DGET accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MAXIFS
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
📈 is more versatile than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
⚙ performs better than DSUM
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
⚙ performs better than DSUM
SUBTOTAL
Known for Filtered Data Calculations
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
📈 is more versatile than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
📈 is more versatile than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM