MIN vs RANDBETWEEN vs RAND
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MIN vs RANDBETWEEN vs RAND

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MIN
    • Finding Lowest Value
      MIN is known for Finding Lowest Value.
    RANDBETWEEN
    • Random Integer Generation
      RANDBETWEEN is known for Random Integer Generation.
    RAND
    • Generate Random Numbers
      RAND is known for Generate Random Numbers.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MIN
    • First mathematical function in Excel
    RANDBETWEEN
    • Used in Monte Carlo Simulations
    RAND
    • Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MIN
    • The pessimist's favorite function
    RANDBETWEEN
    • Creates Digital Dice Rolls
    RAND
    • The Las Vegas of Excel functions

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
    RAND
    • Excel 2013
      RAND 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 Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    MIN
    • Array
      MIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MIN
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than MIN
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MIN
📈 is more versatile than MIN
🛠 is more reliable than MIN
is rated higher than MIN
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN
📊 is easier to use than MIN
📈 is more versatile than MIN
is rated higher than MIN
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN