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SMALL vs AVERAGEIFS vs SUMIF
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesSMALL- StatisticalSMALL belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
AVERAGEIFS- StatisticalAVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
SUMIFOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*SMALLAVERAGEIFSSUMIFPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSMALLAVERAGEIFS- Data AnalysisAVERAGEIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Statistical AnalysisAVERAGEIFS is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.
SUMIF
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
AVERAGEIFS- Multiple Criteria Based AverageAVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.
SUMIF- Conditional Sum CalculationsSUMIF is known for Conditional Sum Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
AVERAGEIFS- Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
SUMIF- Originally created for financial reporting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
AVERAGEIFS- Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate
SUMIF- Makes counting look complicated when simple math would do
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySMALLAVERAGEIFSSUMIF
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayExcel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
AVERAGEIFS- RangeAVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.SMALL- Excel 2019SMALL is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016SMALL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013SMALL is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
AVERAGEIFS- Excel 2007AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version
SUMIF- Excel 2019SUMIF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016SUMIF is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013SUMIF 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
AVERAGEIFS- Web ExcelAVERAGEIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
- Excel OnlineAVERAGEIFS 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 properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
AVERAGEIFS- ArrayAVERAGEIFS 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 functionSMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Reliable Results
AVERAGEIFS- Flexible Criteria Selection
- Multiple Condition Support
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Multiple Conditions SupportExcel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering
- Flexible Range SelectionFunctions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly
- Easy To Use With Multiple CriteriaFunctions that handle multiple conditions efficiently
- Versatile For Complex Analysis
SUMIF- Easy To Use
- Versatile For Filtering SumsExcel functions that excel at calculating sums with various filtering options
- Clear Syntax
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
AVERAGEIFS- Complex Syntax
- Limited Data Type SupportFunctions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
- Limited To Numeric Values Only
- Limited To Numerical Data Only
- Requires Careful Range Selection
SUMIF
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosSMALLAVERAGEIFSSUMIF
Alternatives to SMALL
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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performs better than SMALL
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is more reliable than SMALL
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is rated higher than SMALL
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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is more versatile than SMALL
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than SMALL
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is rated higher than SMALL
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
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performs better than SMALL
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention
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is easier to use than SMALL
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is more versatile than SMALL
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than SMALL
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is more versatile than SMALL
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performs better than SMALL
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is more reliable than SMALL
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is rated higher than SMALL
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
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needs fewer arguments than SMALL
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is more versatile than SMALL
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is easier to use than SMALL
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is more versatile than SMALL
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performs better than SMALL
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is more reliable than SMALL
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is rated higher than SMALL
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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needs fewer arguments than SMALL
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is more versatile than SMALL