XLOOKUP vs INDEX_MATCH vs SUMIFS
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XLOOKUP vs INDEX_MATCH vs SUMIFS

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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 types
    XLOOKUP
    • Lookup & Reference
      XLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Lookup & Reference
      INDEX_MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    SUMIFS

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    XLOOKUP
    • Retrieval
      XLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Retrieval
      INDEX_MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    SUMIFS
    • Calculation
      SUMIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    XLOOKUP
    • Dynamic Array Support
      XLOOKUP is known for Dynamic Array Support.
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Two-Way Lookup Power
      INDEX_MATCH is known for Two-Way Lookup Power.
    SUMIFS
    • Multiple Condition Sum
      SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    XLOOKUP
    • First major update to lookup functions in 20 years
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas
    SUMIFS
    • Enhanced version of SUMIF

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    XLOOKUP
    • Makes VLOOKUP feel like using a flip phone in 2024
    INDEX_MATCH
    • The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated
    SUMIFS
    • When one condition isn't complicated enough

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    XLOOKUP
    INDEX_MATCH
    SUMIFS

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Microsoft 365
      Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Excel 2016
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    SUMIFS
    • Excel 2016
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Excel Online
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    • Excel 2007
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version
    • Excel 2010
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 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
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions
    XLOOKUP
    • Excel Online
      XLOOKUP runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

  • 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
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    XLOOKUP
    • Text
      XLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Array
      INDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    SUMIFS
    • Array
      SUMIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to XLOOKUP
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX_MATCH
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
LOOKUP
Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups
OFFSET
Known for Dynamic Range Manipulation
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than INDEX_MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than INDEX_MATCH
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX_MATCH
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than INDEX_MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than INDEX_MATCH