ROUND vs UNIQUE vs SEQUENCE
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ROUND vs UNIQUE vs SEQUENCE

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    ROUND
    • Round Numbers
      ROUND is known for Round Numbers.
    UNIQUE
    • Duplicate Removal
      UNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.
    SEQUENCE
    • Dynamic Number Series
      SEQUENCE is known for Dynamic Number Series.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    ROUND
    • Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
    UNIQUE
    • First array-based duplicate remover
    SEQUENCE
    • Creates perfect arithmetic sequences

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    ROUND
    • The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
    UNIQUE
    • Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
    SEQUENCE
    • Like counting sheep but for insomnia-free Excel users

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    ROUND
    • Number
      ROUND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    UNIQUE
    SEQUENCE
    • Number
      SEQUENCE accepts Number as input data. 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
    ROUND
    • Excel 2016
      ROUND is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      ROUND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    UNIQUE
    • Microsoft 365
      UNIQUE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    SEQUENCE
    • Microsoft 365
      SEQUENCE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

  • 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
    ROUND
    • Web Excel
      ROUND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    UNIQUE
    • Excel Online
      UNIQUE runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
    SEQUENCE
    • Excel Online
      SEQUENCE runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    ROUND
    UNIQUE
    SEQUENCE

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    ROUND
    • Number
      ROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Number
      ROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    UNIQUE
    • Range
      UNIQUE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    SEQUENCE
    • Number
      SEQUENCE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    ROUND
    • Precise Control
    • Consistent
    • Universal
    UNIQUE
    • Removes Duplicates Automatically
      Excel functions that automatically remove duplicates maintain data uniqueness efficiently
    • Dynamic Results
      Functions that automatically update results when source data changes
    • Simple Syntax
    • Automatically Updates
      Functions that dynamically update results based on data changes
    SEQUENCE
    • Automatic Sequence Generation
    • Dynamic Arrays
    • Flexible Steps
    • Generates Number Series

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    ROUND
    • Limited Decimal Places
    • No Rounding Options
    UNIQUE
    • Requires Latest Excel Versions
    • Array Spillover Needs Space
    • Limited To Newer Versions
    • Single Operation
    SEQUENCE
    • Modern Excel Required
    • Overflow Potential
    • New Versions Only
    • Limited Customization

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to ROUND
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
RAND
Known for Generate Random Numbers
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📈 is more versatile than ROUND
🛠 is more reliable than ROUND
⭐ is rated higher than ROUND
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than ROUND