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XLOOKUP vs FILTER vs FREQUENCY
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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 typesXLOOKUPFILTERFREQUENCY- StatisticalFREQUENCY belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsXLOOKUP- RetrievalXLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
FILTER- ManipulationFILTER performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
FREQUENCY- CalculationFREQUENCY 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 functionXLOOKUP- Data AnalystsXLOOKUP is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersXLOOKUP is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
FILTER- Data AnalystsFILTER is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsFILTER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- Business ManagersFILTER is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
FREQUENCY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionXLOOKUP- Dynamic Array SupportXLOOKUP is known for Dynamic Array Support.
FILTER- Advanced FilteringFILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.
FREQUENCY- Distribution AnalysisFREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionXLOOKUP- First major update to lookup functions in 20 years
FILTER- Revolutionized Excel data filtering
FREQUENCY- Essential for histogram creation
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionXLOOKUP- Makes VLOOKUP feel like using a flip phone in 2024
FILTER- The Marie Kondo of Excel functions
FREQUENCY- The function statisticians dream about
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 parametersXLOOKUP- TextXLOOKUP accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- NumberXLOOKUP accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
FILTER- ArrayFILTER accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeFILTER accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
FREQUENCYVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
XLOOKUP- Microsoft 365XLOOKUP is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
FILTER- Microsoft 365FILTER is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
FREQUENCY- Excel 2016FREQUENCY 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
XLOOKUP- Excel OnlineXLOOKUP runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
- Web ExcelXLOOKUP runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
FILTER- Excel OnlineFILTER runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
- Web ExcelFILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyXLOOKUPFILTERFREQUENCYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
XLOOKUP- TextXLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberXLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
FILTER- ArrayFILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- BooleanFILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
FREQUENCY- ArrayFREQUENCY 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 functionXLOOKUP- Dynamic Array SupportFunctions that support dynamic array operations and spilling
- Handles Errors Gracefully
- Bi-Directional Lookup
FILTER- Dynamic FilteringFunctions 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 functionXLOOKUP- Complex Syntax For Beginners
- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Not Available In Older Versions
- Complex For Beginners
FILTER- Requires Modern ExcelFunctions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.
- Complex For Beginners
- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Memory Intensive
FREQUENCY- Must Be Entered As Array Formula
- Complex Usage
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosXLOOKUPFILTERFREQUENCY
Alternatives to XLOOKUP
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
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needs fewer arguments than XLOOKUP
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
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is more versatile than XLOOKUP
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performs better than XLOOKUP
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is more reliable than XLOOKUP
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
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needs fewer arguments than XLOOKUP