SUM vs PRODUCT vs MODE
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SUM vs PRODUCT vs MODE

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Basic Arithmetic Calculations
      SUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
    PRODUCT
    • Multiplying Numbers Together
      PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
    MODE
    • Finding Most Frequent Value
      MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Most commonly used function in Excel
    PRODUCT
    • Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
    MODE
    • One of the original statistical functions
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
    PRODUCT
    • The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
    MODE
    • Finds the popularity contest winner in your data

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MODE
  • 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
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    SUM
    • Microsoft 365
      SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      SUM 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 platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    • 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
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    SUM
    • Range
      SUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros

    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Easy To Use
    • Widely Recognized
    • Versatile
    • Fast Calculation
    PRODUCT
    • Handles Multiple Arguments
      Functions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously
    • Array Compatible
    MODE
    • Easy Statistical Analysis
    • Quick Results
    • Reliable
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Limited To Numbers Only
    • Cannot Handle Text
    • No Text Handling
    PRODUCT
    • Can Overflow With Large Numbers
    • No Selective Multiplication
    MODE
    • Only Works With Numbers
    • Limited To Single Mode

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUM
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
performs better than SUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
performs better than SUM
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
performs better than SUM
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
performs better than SUM
🛠 is more reliable than SUM
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
performs better than SUM