MIN vs POWER vs RAND
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MIN vs POWER vs RAND

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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.
    POWER
    • Exponential Calculations
      POWER is known for Exponential Calculations.
    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
    POWER
    • More efficient than using multiplication operators
    RAND
    • Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MIN
    • The pessimist's favorite function
    POWER
    • The function that makes numbers feel superior
    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
    POWER
    • Excel 2013
      POWER is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 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 Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    MIN
    POWER
    RAND
      ~

  • 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
CEILING
Known for Upper Rounding
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
⚙ performs better than POWER
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
FLOOR
Known for Lower Rounding
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than POWER
📈 is more versatile than POWER
⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
⚙ performs better than POWER
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
📊 is easier to use than POWER
⚙ performs better than POWER
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
⚙ performs better than POWER