UNIQUE vs SEQUENCE vs MAX
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UNIQUE vs SEQUENCE vs MAX

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    UNIQUE
    • Duplicate Removal
      UNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.
    SEQUENCE
    • Dynamic Number Series
      SEQUENCE is known for Dynamic Number Series.
    MAX
    • Finding Highest Value
      MAX is known for Finding Highest Value.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    UNIQUE
    • First array-based duplicate remover
    SEQUENCE
    • Creates perfect arithmetic sequences
    MAX
    • Works with arrays since Excel inception

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    UNIQUE
    • Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
    SEQUENCE
    • Like counting sheep but for insomnia-free Excel users
    MAX
    • The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    UNIQUE
    SEQUENCE
    • Number
      SEQUENCE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MAX
    • Number
      MAX 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
    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
    MAX
    • Excel 2016
      MAX is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 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
    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
    MAX
    • Web Excel
      MAX 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
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    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
    MAX
    • Number
      MAX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      MAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    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
    MAX
    • Simple To Use
    • Versatile

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    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
    MAX

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to UNIQUE
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEQUENCE
📈 is more versatile than SEQUENCE
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
🛠 is more reliable than SEQUENCE
⭐ is rated higher than SEQUENCE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEQUENCE
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
⭐ is rated higher than SEQUENCE
AGGREGATE
Known for Advanced Calculations With Options
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEQUENCE
📈 is more versatile than SEQUENCE
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEQUENCE
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE