POWER vs PRODUCT vs ROUNDUP
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POWER vs PRODUCT vs ROUNDUP

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    POWER
    • Exponential Calculations
      POWER is known for Exponential Calculations.
    PRODUCT
    • Multiplying Numbers Together
      PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
    ROUNDUP
    • Ceiling Rounding
      ROUNDUP is known for Ceiling Rounding.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    POWER
    • More efficient than using multiplication operators
    PRODUCT
    • Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
    ROUNDUP
    • Originally Designed for Financial Calculations

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    POWER
    • The function that makes numbers feel superior
    PRODUCT
    • The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
    ROUNDUP
    • When Optimists Do Math

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
    • 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
    POWER
    • Web Excel
      POWER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    PRODUCT
    • Web Excel
      PRODUCT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    POWER
    PRODUCT
    ROUNDUP

  • 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
    PRODUCT
    • Array
      PRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to POWER
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
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
⭐ is rated higher 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
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
⚙ performs better than PRODUCT
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT