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XLOOKUP vs LET vs COUNTIF

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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

XLOOKUP

Lookup & Reference

XLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

LET

Engineering

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

COUNTIF

Statistical

COUNTIF belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.
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 Click to see all.

LET

Manipulation

LET performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Aggregation

COUNTIF performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

XLOOKUP

Business Managers

XLOOKUP is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

LET

Programmers

LET is designed for Programmers. Excel functions useful for programming and automation tasks Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Statisticians

COUNTIF is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Data Lookup

XLOOKUP is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

LET

Data Analysis

LET is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Data Analysis

COUNTIF is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Statistical Analysis

COUNTIF is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

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.

LET

Named Calculations

LET is known for Named Calculations.

COUNTIF

Counting With Conditions

COUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Excel 2019

XLOOKUP was created in Excel 2019. Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.

LET

Excel 2019

LET was created in Excel 2019. Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Excel 97

COUNTIF was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

XLOOKUP

First major update to lookup functions in 20 years

LET

Enables functional programming in Excel

COUNTIF

Counting made fascinating
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Makes VLOOKUP feel like using a flip phone in 2024

LET

Finally gives Excel users a reason to feel like real programmers

COUNTIF

The function that makes counting harder than it should be

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

XLOOKUP

Advanced

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

LET

Advanced

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

COUNTIF

Simple

COUNTIF has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

For all*

Text

Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

LET

Boolean

LET accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values Click to see all.
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

XLOOKUP

Excel 2019

XLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Excel 2019

COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2016

COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

Excel Online

COUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
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

XLOOKUP

Excel Online

XLOOKUP runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.

Web Excel

XLOOKUP runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Web Excel

COUNTIF runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

XLOOKUP

3

XLOOKUP needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

LET

2

LET needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

COUNTIF

2

COUNTIF needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

XLOOKUP

Range

XLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Number

XLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

LET

Array

LET accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Range

COUNTIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Number

COUNTIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Dynamic Array Support

Functions that support dynamic array operations and spilling Click to see all.

Handles Errors Gracefully

Bi-Directional Lookup

LET

Improves Formula Readability

Reduces Calculation Overhead

Excel functions optimized for reduced calculation overhead improve spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

COUNTIF

Easy Conditional Counting

Flexible Criteria

Simple To Use

Efficient
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

XLOOKUP

Complex Syntax For Beginners

Limited Backward Compatibility

Not Available In Older Versions

Complex For Beginners

LET

Limited Backward Compatibility

Steep Learning Curve

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

COUNTIF

Limited To Single Condition

Case Sensitive

Functions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.

Limited Criteria Options

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to XLOOKUP

Known for Dynamic Number Series

📊 is easier to use than LET

🛠 is more reliable than LET

⭐ is rated higher than LET

Known for Custom Function Creation

📊 is easier to use than LET

📈 is more versatile than LET

⭐ is rated higher than LET

Known for Advanced Filtering

📊 is easier to use than LET

📈 is more versatile than LET

🛠 is more reliable than LET

⭐ is rated higher than LET

Known for Text Joining

📊 is easier to use than LET

⭐ is rated higher than LET

Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations

📊 is easier to use than LET

🛠 is more reliable than LET

⭐ is rated higher than LET

Known for Position Finding

🔢 needs fewer arguments than LET

📊 is easier to use than LET

Known for Filtered Data Calculations

📊 is easier to use than LET

⭐ is rated higher than LET

Known for Multiple Criteria Max

🔢 needs fewer arguments than LET

📊 is easier to use than LET

Known for Text Search And Position Finding

📊 is easier to use than LET

🛠 is more reliable than LET

Known for Advanced Text Combining

🔢 needs fewer arguments than LET

📊 is easier to use than LET

⭐ is rated higher than LET