MAX vs MIN vs PRODUCT
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MAX vs MIN vs PRODUCT

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MAX
    • Finding Highest Value
      MAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
    MIN
    • Finding Lowest Value
      MIN is known for Finding Lowest Value.
    PRODUCT
    • Multiplying Numbers Together
      PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MAX
    • Works with arrays since Excel inception
    MIN
    • First mathematical function in Excel
    PRODUCT
    • Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MAX
    • The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
    MIN
    • The pessimist's favorite function
    PRODUCT
    • The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      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*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    PRODUCT
    • Excel 2013
      PRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 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

  • 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*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MAX
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than MAX
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
🛠 is more reliable than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
🛠 is more reliable than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
📊 is easier to use than MAX
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX