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Compare UNIQUE vs FILTER

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Compare UNIQUE vs FILTER side-by-side — differences, popularity and recommendation

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Feature
Lookup & Reference
=UNIQUE()
Syntax
Lookup & Reference
=FILTER()
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Syntax
Category
Lookup & Reference lookup-reference
Lookup & Reference lookup-reference
Popularity
80 / 100
90 / 100
Views
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Output
Array
Array
Version
Excel 2021
Excel 2021
Volatile
No
No
Dynamic Array
Yes
Yes
Description
Learn about the UNIQUE function, which returns a list of unique values in a list or range. UNIQUE is in a class of functions called dynamic arrays.
How to use the FILTER function in Excel to filter a range of data based on criteria you define.
Syntax
=UNIQUE(array,[by_col],[exactly_once])
=FILTER(array,include,[if_empty])
Arguments
3 Arguments
array by_col] (Optional) exactly_once] (Optional)
3 Arguments
array include if_empty] (Optional)
Examples
2
1
Tips
1
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★ Recommendation — Winner: =FILTER()

=FILTER() is recommended based on higher popularity, newer version and Dynamic Array support.

Winner: =FILTER()