MAXIFS vs DVAR vs DGET
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MAXIFS vs DVAR 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.
    DVAR
    • Database Variance
      DVAR is known for Database Variance.
    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
    DVAR
    • Statisticians favorite database function
    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
    DVAR
    • Makes variance feel important
    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*
    DVAR
    • Range
      DVAR accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    DGET
    • Range
      DGET 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.
    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
    DVAR
    • Excel 2019
      DVAR is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 97
      DVAR is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 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
    • Text
      Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    MAXIFS
    • Number
      MAXIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    DVAR
    • Criteria
      DVAR accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
    DGET
    • 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
DVARP
Known for Population Variance
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
KURT
Known for Measuring Data Peakedness
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
⚙ performs better than DVAR
🛠 is more reliable than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
📊 is easier to use than DVAR
📈 is more versatile than DVAR
⭐ is rated higher than DVAR