SUMPRODUCT vs INDEX_MATCH vs DMAX
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SUMPRODUCT vs INDEX_MATCH vs DMAX

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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.
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Two-Way Lookup Power
      INDEX_MATCH is known for Two-Way Lookup Power.
    DMAX
    • Database Max Value
      DMAX is known for Database Max Value.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Can multiply and sum arrays simultaneously
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas
    DMAX
    • Originally part of Lotus 1-2-3 compatibility

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • The function that makes accountants feel like they're doing linear algebra
    INDEX_MATCH
    • The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated
    DMAX
    • The maximalist's pride and joy

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Number
      SUMPRODUCT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Range
      INDEX_MATCH accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    DMAX
    • Number
      DMAX accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    • Range
      DMAX 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
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Excel 2016
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    DMAX
    • Excel 97
      DMAX 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
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Web Excel
      INDEX_MATCH 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
    INDEX_MATCH
    DMAX

  • 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
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Number
      INDEX_MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      INDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    DMAX
    • Text
      DMAX accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DMAX accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Powerful For Array Calculations
      Excel functions optimized for array calculations handle multiple values simultaneously for efficient processing
    • Handles Multiple Arrays
    • Powerful Array Handling
    • Flexible
    INDEX_MATCH
    • More Flexible Than VLOOKUP
    • Can Search Both Ways
    • Better Performance
    • Column Independent
    DMAX
    • Efficient With Large Datasets
    • Reliable Results
    • Excellent For Database Analysis
    • Flexible Criteria

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    For all*
    • Complex Syntax
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Complex Syntax For Beginners
    • Limited To Numeric Data
    • Performance Intensive
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Requires Two Functions
    • Steeper Learning Curve
    DMAX

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUMPRODUCT
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMPRODUCT
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than SUMPRODUCT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SUMPRODUCT
SUBTOTAL
Known for Filtered Data Calculations
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📈 is more versatile than SUMPRODUCT
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMPRODUCT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than SUMPRODUCT
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value