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MATCH vs DSUM vs HLOOKUP
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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 typesMATCH- Lookup & ReferenceMATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
DSUMHLOOKUP- Lookup & ReferenceHLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsMATCH- RetrievalMATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
DSUMHLOOKUP- RetrievalHLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*MATCHDSUMHLOOKUPPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionMATCHDSUM- Data AnalysisDSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Financial CalculationsDSUM is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.
HLOOKUP
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMATCH- Position FindingMATCH is known for Position Finding.
DSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
HLOOKUP- Horizontal Data LookupHLOOKUP is known for Horizontal Data Lookup.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMATCH- Best friend of INDEX
DSUM- Less known but powerful feature
HLOOKUP- Often confused with VLOOKUP
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMATCH- The function that plays hide and seek
DSUM- The calculator that went to business school
HLOOKUP- The forgotten sibling of VLOOKUP
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyMATCHDSUMHLOOKUP
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
MATCHHLOOKUPVersion 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
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
MATCH- Microsoft 365MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineMATCH is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
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
MATCH- Web ExcelMATCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyMATCHDSUMHLOOKUPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
MATCH- TextMATCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberMATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayMATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
HLOOKUP- NumberHLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- TextHLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionMATCH- Flexible Matching
- Works With INDEX
- Versatile Search
- Fast
DSUM- Powerful Database CalculationsExcel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections
- Complex Criteria Support
HLOOKUP- Flexible Horizontal Search
- Good For Wide Datasets
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMATCH- Requires Sorted Data
- Complex Syntax
- Requires Exact Matches
DSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
HLOOKUP- Limited To Horizontal Data
- Less Common Than VLOOKUP
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MATCH
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is more versatile than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is easier to use than DSUM
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
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performs better than DSUM
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
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performs better than DSUM
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is more versatile than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is more versatile than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM