Why AutoComplete, ComboBox, and DropdownList? Can we consolidate into one control?

[Scott Peal]

Not sure the use cases of why to select one over the other. Seems like they do 90% of the same thing so why not consolidate? 

[Berly Christopher]

Hi Scott Peal, 

  

Greetings from Syncfusion support. 

  

We have explained the difference between AutoComplete, combobox and DropDownList component in the below knowledge base article. Please refer it for clarification. 

  

KB Link: https://www.syncfusion.com/kb/8330/compare-dropdownlist-vs-combobox-vs-autocomplete-vs-multiselect  

  

Regards, 

Berly B.C