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SUM vs PRODUCT vs LAMBDA
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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 typesSUMPRODUCTLAMBDAOperation 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*SUMPRODUCTLAMBDAPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUM- Data AnalysisSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUM is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
PRODUCTLAMBDA
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
PRODUCT- Multiplying Numbers TogetherPRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
LAMBDA- Custom Function CreationLAMBDA is known for Custom Function Creation.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
PRODUCT- Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
LAMBDA- Brings programming concepts to Excel
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
PRODUCT- The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
LAMBDA- Like teaching Excel to speak programmer
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMPRODUCTLAMBDA
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersSUM- NumberSUM accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
PRODUCT- NumberPRODUCT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
LAMBDA- ArrayLAMBDA accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- AnyLAMBDA accepts Any as input data. Excel functions that can handle multiple types of input data
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.SUM- Excel 2019SUM is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016SUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013SUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Microsoft 365SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineSUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
PRODUCT- Excel 2019PRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016PRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013PRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
LAMBDA- Microsoft 365LAMBDA 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
SUM- Web ExcelSUM runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
PRODUCT- Web ExcelPRODUCT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
LAMBDA- Excel OnlineLAMBDA 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*- ArrayExcel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
SUM- NumberSUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- RangeSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
PRODUCT- NumberPRODUCT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
LAMBDA- AnyLAMBDA accepts Any as input types Excel functions that can process multiple types of input arguments without restrictions
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
PRODUCT- Handles Multiple ArgumentsFunctions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously
- Array Compatible
LAMBDA- Reusable CodeExcel functions with reusable code enable efficient formula implementation across different scenarios
- Custom FunctionsFunctions that allow user-defined customization and operations
- Recursive Capability
- Reusable Custom Functions
- Reduces Complexity
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
PRODUCT- Can Overflow With Large Numbers
- No Selective Multiplication
LAMBDA
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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performs better than SUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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needs fewer arguments than SUM
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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performs better than SUM
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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performs better than SUM
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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performs better than SUM
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
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performs better than SUM
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is more reliable than SUM
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than SUM
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than SUM
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performs better than SUM