Garmin · Smartwatch
Garmin Lily 2 Active
The Lily with real GPS and buttons. The jewellery watch that can track a run on its own.
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Battery9 days
Water5 ATM
Weight29g
Sensors6
OS2 platforms
The Lily 2 Active is the Lily 2 with built-in GPS, two physical side buttons, and a slightly larger case. The GPS is the point: the standard Lily 2 borrows your phone’s location, while this one tracks outdoors on its own for about nine hours. It keeps the signature hidden display — a monochrome LCD under a patterned lens that disappears when the screen is off — and adds HRV Status, VO2 max, Sleep Coach, and incident detection. Garmin Pay is standard now rather than a Classic-edition perk. There is still no music and no Connect IQ store.
Strengths
- Built-in GPS — no phone needed to track a run
- The hidden display still reads as jewellery, not tech
- Adds HRV Status, VO2 max, and incident detection over the Lily 2
Tradeoffs
- Monochrome LCD with no always-on mode
- No Connect IQ store and no music storage
- No barometric altimeter
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Common questions
- How much does the Garmin Lily 2 Active cost?
- The Garmin Lily 2 Active has a list price of $299.99.
- Does the Garmin Lily 2 Active require a subscription?
- No. The Garmin Lily 2 Active has no subscription — you pay for the hardware once and the Garmin app is included.
- How long does the Garmin Lily 2 Active battery last?
- About 9 days of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- Is the Garmin Lily 2 Active waterproof?
- The Garmin Lily 2 Active is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Does the Garmin Lily 2 Active work with iPhone and Android?
- It pairs with both iPhone and Android.
- When was the Garmin Lily 2 Active released?
- Garmin released the Garmin Lily 2 Active in 2024, and it is still in the current lineup.