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SUMPRODUCT vs SUBTOTAL vs DMAX

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

SUMPRODUCT

Mathematical

SUMPRODUCT belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Mathematical

SUBTOTAL belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

DMAX

Database

DMAX belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

SUMPRODUCT

Calculation

SUMPRODUCT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

SUBTOTAL

Aggregation

SUBTOTAL performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

DMAX

Calculation

DMAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

SUMPRODUCT

Financial Professionals

SUMPRODUCT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Accountants

SUBTOTAL is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

For all*

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data

SUBTOTAL

Data Aggregation

SUBTOTAL is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

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.

SUBTOTAL

Filtered Data Calculations

SUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.

DMAX

Database Max Value

DMAX is known for Database Max Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

SUMPRODUCT

Excel 95

SUMPRODUCT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Excel 97

SUBTOTAL was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

DMAX

Excel 95

DMAX was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

SUMPRODUCT

Can multiply and sum arrays simultaneously

SUBTOTAL

Can Perform 11 Different Operations

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

SUBTOTAL

The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions

DMAX

The maximalist's pride and joy

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

SUMPRODUCT

Intermediate

SUMPRODUCT has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Intermediate

SUBTOTAL has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

DMAX

Advanced

DMAX has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

DMAX

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.

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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

SUBTOTAL

Excel 2016

SUBTOTAL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

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

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

SUMPRODUCT

2

SUMPRODUCT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

2

SUBTOTAL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DMAX

3

DMAX needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

SUMPRODUCT

Array

SUMPRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Range

SUMPRODUCT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

SUBTOTAL

Number

SUBTOTAL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

SUBTOTAL accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

DMAX

Range

DMAX accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

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

SUBTOTAL

Ignores Hidden Rows

Multiple Functions

DMAX

Efficient With Large Datasets

Reliable Results

Excellent For Database Analysis

Flexible Criteria
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SUMPRODUCT

Complex Syntax For Beginners

Limited To Numeric Data

Complex Syntax

Performance Intensive

SUBTOTAL

Function Code Memorization

Limited Operations

DMAX

Complex Syntax

Database Structure Dependent

Limited To Database Ranges

Functions that only work with database-style ranges, limiting data structure options Click to see all.