LAMBDA vs INDEX vs SUMIFS
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LAMBDA vs INDEX vs SUMIFS

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Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    LAMBDA
    • Custom Function Creation
      LAMBDA is known for Custom Function Creation.
    INDEX
    • Advanced Data Retrieval
      INDEX is known for Advanced Data Retrieval.
    SUMIFS
    • Multiple Condition Sum
      SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    LAMBDA
    • Brings programming concepts to Excel
    INDEX
    • Often used with MATCH function
    SUMIFS
    • Enhanced version of SUMIF

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    LAMBDA
    • Like teaching Excel to speak programmer
    INDEX
    • The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple
    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
    For all*
    LAMBDA
    • Any
      LAMBDA accepts Any as input data. Excel functions that can handle multiple types of input data
    INDEX
    • Range
      INDEX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    SUMIFS
    • Number
      SUMIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

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

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    LAMBDA
    INDEX
    SUMIFS

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Array
      Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    LAMBDA
    • Any
      LAMBDA accepts Any as input types Excel functions that can process multiple types of input arguments without restrictions
    INDEX
    • Number
      INDEX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    SUMIFS
    • Range
      SUMIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Number
      SUMIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to LAMBDA
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
🔢 needs fewer arguments than LAMBDA
📊 is easier to use than LAMBDA
🛠 is more reliable than LAMBDA
⭐ is rated higher than LAMBDA
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series
📊 is easier to use than LAMBDA
⚙ performs better than LAMBDA
🛠 is more reliable than LAMBDA
⭐ is rated higher than LAMBDA
AGGREGATE
Known for Advanced Calculations With Options
🔢 needs fewer arguments than LAMBDA
📈 is more versatile than LAMBDA
🛠 is more reliable than LAMBDA
⭐ is rated higher than LAMBDA
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than LAMBDA
🛠 is more reliable than LAMBDA
⭐ is rated higher than LAMBDA
UNIQUE
Known for Duplicate Removal
📊 is easier to use than LAMBDA
🛠 is more reliable than LAMBDA
⭐ is rated higher than LAMBDA
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
📊 is easier to use than LAMBDA
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
🔢 needs fewer arguments than LAMBDA
📊 is easier to use than LAMBDA
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than LAMBDA
🛠 is more reliable than LAMBDA
⭐ is rated higher than LAMBDA
TEXTJOIN
Known for Advanced Text Combining
🔢 needs fewer arguments than LAMBDA
📊 is easier to use than LAMBDA
SORT
Known for Dynamic Sorting
📊 is easier to use than LAMBDA
⭐ is rated higher than LAMBDA