UNIQUE vs FILTER vs FREQUENCY
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UNIQUE vs FILTER vs FREQUENCY

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Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    UNIQUE
    • Duplicate Removal
      UNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.
    FILTER
    • Advanced Filtering
      FILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.
    FREQUENCY
    • Distribution Analysis
      FREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    UNIQUE
    • First array-based duplicate remover
    FILTER
    • Revolutionized Excel data filtering
    FREQUENCY
    • Essential for histogram creation

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    UNIQUE
    • Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
    FILTER
    • The Marie Kondo of Excel functions
    FREQUENCY
    • The function statisticians dream about

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    UNIQUE
    • Range
      UNIQUE accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    FILTER
    • Range
      FILTER 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
    UNIQUE
    • Microsoft 365
      UNIQUE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    FILTER
    • Microsoft 365
      FILTER is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    FREQUENCY
    • Excel 2016
      FREQUENCY is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 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
    UNIQUE
    • Excel Online
      UNIQUE runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
    FILTER
    • Excel Online
      FILTER runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
    • Web Excel
      FILTER 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
    UNIQUE
    FILTER
    FREQUENCY

  • 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
    FILTER
    • Array
      FILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    • Boolean
      FILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
    FREQUENCY
    • Array
      FREQUENCY accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    UNIQUE
    • Removes Duplicates Automatically
      Excel functions that automatically remove duplicates maintain data uniqueness efficiently
    • Dynamic Results
      Functions that automatically update results when source data changes
    • Simple Syntax
    • Automatically Updates
      Functions that dynamically update results based on data changes
    FILTER
    • Dynamic Filtering
      Functions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria
    • Multiple Criteria
    • Flexible Output
    • Returns Dynamic Arrays
    • Flexible Filtering
    FREQUENCY
    • Powerful Statistical Analysis
    • Array Output

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    UNIQUE
    • Requires Latest Excel Versions
    • Array Spillover Needs Space
    • Limited To Newer Versions
    • Single Operation
    FILTER
    FREQUENCY
    • Must Be Entered As Array Formula
    • Complex Usage

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to UNIQUE
SORT
Known for Dynamic Sorting
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining
🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE
⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns
📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
COUNTBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Counter
📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE