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SUM vs MAX vs VLOOKUP
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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 typesSUMMAXVLOOKUPOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUM- CalculationSUM performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
MAX- CalculationMAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
VLOOKUP- RetrievalVLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*SUMMAXVLOOKUP
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
MAX- Finding Highest ValueMAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
VLOOKUP- Vertical Data SearchVLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
MAX- Works with arrays since Excel inception
VLOOKUP- Often confused with HLOOKUP
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
MAX- The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
VLOOKUP- The function everyone pretends to understand
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMMAXVLOOKUP
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
VLOOKUPVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
SUM- 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
VLOOKUP- Excel 2013VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Microsoft 365VLOOKUP is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineVLOOKUP is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online 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
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMMAXVLOOKUPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
SUM- RangeSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- ArraySUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
MAX- ArrayMAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
VLOOKUP- RangeVLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- TextVLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- BooleanVLOOKUP accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
MAX- Simple To Use
- Versatile
VLOOKUP- Powerful Search Capability
- Flexible Matching
- Powerful Search
- Common In Business
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
MAX- Cannot Ignore Text Values
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
VLOOKUP
Ratings Comparison
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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
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
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than SUM
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performs better than SUM
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
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needs fewer arguments than SUM
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is more versatile than SUM