SUMPRODUCT vs SUMIFS vs DVAR
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SUMPRODUCT vs SUMIFS vs DVAR

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Matrix Multiplication Calculations
      SUMPRODUCT is known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations.
    SUMIFS
    • Multiple Condition Sum
      SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.
    DVAR
    • Database Variance
      DVAR is known for Database Variance.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Can multiply and sum arrays simultaneously
    SUMIFS
    • Enhanced version of SUMIF
    DVAR
    • Statisticians favorite database function

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • The function that makes accountants feel like they're doing linear algebra
    SUMIFS
    • When one condition isn't complicated enough
    DVAR
    • Makes variance feel important

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    DVAR
    • Range
      DVAR accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

  • 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
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Excel 2016
      SUMPRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    SUMIFS
    • Excel 2016
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      SUMIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    • Excel 2007
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version
    • Excel 2010
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version
    DVAR
    • Excel 97
      DVAR is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version

  • 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
    SUMIFS
    • Web Excel
      SUMIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    SUMPRODUCT
    SUMIFS
    DVAR

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Range
      Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Array
      SUMPRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    SUMIFS
    • Number
      SUMIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      SUMIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    DVAR
    • Text
      DVAR accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DVAR accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUMPRODUCT
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
📈 is more versatile than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
📈 is more versatile than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
🛠 is more reliable than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
🛠 is more reliable than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
🛠 is more reliable than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
FORECAST
Known for Linear Trend Prediction