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LAMBDA vs MODE vs SUMIFS

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

LAMBDA

Engineering

LAMBDA belongs to the Engineering category. Excel functions designed for engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.

MODE

Statistical

MODE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

SUMIFS

Mathematical

SUMIFS belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

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.

MODE

Finding Most Frequent Value

MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

SUMIFS

Multiple Condition Sum

SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

LAMBDA

Excel 365

LAMBDA was created in Excel 365. Functions available in Excel 365 subscription Click to see all.

MODE

Excel 2.0

MODE was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

SUMIFS

Excel 2007

SUMIFS was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

LAMBDA

Brings programming concepts to Excel

MODE

One of the original statistical functions

SUMIFS

Enhanced version of SUMIF
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

LAMBDA

Like teaching Excel to speak programmer

MODE

Finds the popularity contest winner in your data

SUMIFS

When one condition isn't complicated enough

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

LAMBDA

Advanced

LAMBDA has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

MODE

Intermediate

MODE has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

SUMIFS

Intermediate

SUMIFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

LAMBDA

Any

LAMBDA accepts Any as input data. Excel functions that can handle multiple types of input data

MODE

Number

MODE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

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.

LAMBDA

Microsoft 365

LAMBDA is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

MODE

Excel 2019

MODE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

MODE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

MODE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

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

Microsoft 365

SUMIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

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

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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

MODE

Web Excel

MODE 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

1

LAMBDA needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

MODE

1

MODE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

SUMIFS

3

SUMIFS needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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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

MODE

Number

MODE 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

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

LAMBDA

Reusable Code

Excel functions with reusable code enable efficient formula implementation across different scenarios

Custom Functions

Functions that allow user-defined customization and operations

Recursive Capability

Reusable Custom Functions

Reduces Complexity

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable

SUMIFS

Multiple Conditions

Accurate Calculations

Flexible For Multiple Criteria

Handles Large Datasets

Functions optimized for processing and analyzing large amounts of data efficiently

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering

Accurate Results

Functions that provide precise and reliable computational results

Flexible

Versatile Conditional Summing

Excel functions that can perform flexible conditional sum calculations based on multiple criteria

Supports Multiple Criteria

Powerful For Multiple Criteria

Flexible Conditions
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

LAMBDA

Steep Learning Curve

Functions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.

Modern Excel Only

Recent Addition

Advanced Concept

Functions that require advanced Excel knowledge and complex understanding to use effectively Click to see all.

MODE

Only Works With Numbers

Limited To Single Mode

SUMIFS

Complex For Beginners

Needs Sorted Data

Functions that only work correctly when the data is pre-sorted in a specific order Click to see all.

Complex Syntax For Beginners

Limited To Sum Operations

Performance Issues With Large Ranges

Cannot Use OR Conditions

Complex Syntax

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Limited To Sum Operation Only

Functions that can only add values without other mathematical operations Click to see all.

Requires Sorted Data