PRODUCT vs MODE vs LOOKUP
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PRODUCT vs MODE vs LOOKUP

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    PRODUCT
    • Multiplying Numbers Together
      PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
    MODE
    • Finding Most Frequent Value
      MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.
    LOOKUP
    • Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups
      LOOKUP is known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    PRODUCT
    • Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
    MODE
    • One of the original statistical functions
    LOOKUP
    • Predecessor to VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    PRODUCT
    • The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
    MODE
    • Finds the popularity contest winner in your data
    LOOKUP
    • Still exists because Excel is afraid of commitment issues

Technical Details Comparison

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    PRODUCT
    • Handles Multiple Arguments
      Functions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously
    • Array Compatible
    MODE
    • Easy Statistical Analysis
    • Quick Results
    • Reliable
    LOOKUP
    • Simple To Understand
    • Works With Sorted Data

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    PRODUCT
    • Can Overflow With Large Numbers
    • No Selective Multiplication
    MODE
    • Only Works With Numbers
    • Limited To Single Mode
    LOOKUP
    • Limited To One-Way Lookups
    • Requires Sorted Data

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to PRODUCT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
🛠 is more reliable than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT
📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
RAND
Known for Generate Random Numbers
📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT