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AVERAGEIFS vs SUMIF 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 typesAVERAGEIFS- StatisticalAVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
SUMIFVLOOKUP- Lookup & ReferenceVLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsAVERAGEIFS- CalculationAVERAGEIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
SUMIF- CalculationSUMIF 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*AVERAGEIFSSUMIFVLOOKUP
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGEIFS- Multiple Criteria Based AverageAVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.
SUMIF- Conditional Sum CalculationsSUMIF is known for Conditional Sum Calculations.
VLOOKUP- Vertical Data SearchVLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAVERAGEIFS- Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
SUMIF- Originally created for financial reporting
VLOOKUP- Often confused with HLOOKUP
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGEIFS- Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate
SUMIF- Makes counting look complicated when simple math would do
VLOOKUP- The function everyone pretends to understand
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
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
AVERAGEIFS- ArrayAVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeAVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
SUMIFVLOOKUPVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.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
VLOOKUP- Excel 2019VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- 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
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
VLOOKUP- Web ExcelVLOOKUP runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyAVERAGEIFSSUMIFVLOOKUPRequired 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
VLOOKUP- 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 functionAVERAGEIFS- 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
VLOOKUP- Powerful Search Capability
- Flexible Matching
- Powerful Search
- Common In Business
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionFor all*AVERAGEIFS- Complex Syntax
- Limited Data Type SupportFunctions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.
- Limited To Numeric Values Only
- Limited To Numerical Data Only
- Requires Careful Range Selection
SUMIF- Limited To Single Condition
VLOOKUP- Left To Right Only
- Right-Only SearchFunctions that can only search from right to left in text Click to see all.
- Can Be Slow
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosAVERAGEIFSSUMIFVLOOKUP
Alternatives to AVERAGEIFS
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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needs fewer arguments than SUMIF
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is more versatile than SUMIF
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performs better than SUMIF
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is rated higher than SUMIF
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
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is more versatile than SUMIF
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performs better than SUMIF
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is more reliable than SUMIF
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is rated higher than SUMIF
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than SUMIF
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performs better than SUMIF
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is rated higher than SUMIF
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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performs better than SUMIF
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is rated higher than SUMIF
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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performs better than SUMIF
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is rated higher than SUMIF
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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performs better than SUMIF
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is rated higher than SUMIF
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
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needs fewer arguments than SUMIF
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is more versatile than SUMIF
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performs better than SUMIF
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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needs fewer arguments than SUMIF
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is more versatile than SUMIF
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performs better than SUMIF
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is rated higher than SUMIF
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than SUMIF
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performs better than SUMIF
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is more reliable than SUMIF
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is rated higher than SUMIF
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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performs better than SUMIF
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is more reliable than SUMIF
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is rated higher than SUMIF