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MAXIFS 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 typesMAXIFSSUMIFVLOOKUP- 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 inputsMAXIFS- CalculationMAXIFS 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*MAXIFSSUMIFVLOOKUP
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMAXIFS- Multiple Criteria MaxMAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
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 functionMAXIFS- 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 functionMAXIFS- Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
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
MAXIFSSUMIFVLOOKUPVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
MAXIFS- Microsoft 365MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
SUMIF- Excel 2019SUMIF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 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 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
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 properlyMAXIFSSUMIFVLOOKUPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
MAXIFS- TextMAXIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
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 functionMAXIFS- Multiple Condition Support
- Array HandlingFunctions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data
- Efficient Processing
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 functionMAXIFS- Requires Sorted Data
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
SUMIF- Limited To Single Condition
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
VLOOKUP
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MAXIFS
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
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
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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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
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
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
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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
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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performs better than SUMIF
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is rated higher than SUMIF
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
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needs fewer arguments than SUMIF
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performs better than SUMIF