Garmin  Lily 2 Active

As someone with a very small wrist I was worried this watch would still be too big for me. But it fit perfectly and is even better than I imagined. Very sleek profile not flashy or bulky. I was able to ride the train today using my card activated through the watch and it was great not having to take my phone out. I formerly used Fitbit and this watch is definitely more complicated, but I followed all the tutorials and after a day of using it I got the hang of it. I love all of the features and how customizable the settings are. Great watch!

I have been an Apple Watch user for years. My roommate got a Garmin almost a year ago and was always bragging about how it was so much better than his old Apple Watch. I started doing research and finally decided to make the jump. I love the battery life! I only have to charge my watch every 4-5 days. That’s with my activity and busy schedule as a nurse. The watch itself is beautiful and lightweight. It looks classy and elegant and like an actual watch instead of a smart watch. I am very satisfied with this watch. I would say to watch the tutorials on how to use everything to make it easy. Once I did it was easy to navigate through my watch.

I have had the Garmin Lily 2 only a week but I love it so far. Still figuring it out!!

I have been using this watch for 6 week and am still having issues with it. Sometimes the heart rate isn't measuring, there have been many nights that it says it couldn't get a read on my sleep and there is no log for it. S lot of times I have a hard time getting the watch to wake up to tell me the time and sometimes texts come through and other times they don't. I have had a hard time w it consistently work well in all areas. I have updated my watch and phone and made sure watch settings are on sensitive so it wakes up but not a lot changes.

Full disclosure: I not "athletic" but I love to walk. When we decided to upgrade our Fitbits my husband wanted to buy a Garmin but I was intimidated. As I said, I'm not athletic, and I have small wrists. I got a the lower end Lily 2. For my recent birthday he upgraded my watch to the Lily 2 Active. This watch is a petite powerhouse! Built-in GPS is excellent! There are 2 added buttons that make starting and stopping activities easier. The battery is much better in this watch. Comfortable to wear, easy to use and I'm crushing challenges! Me!! Crushing challenges!! My Lily 2 Active is a confidence booster and I love it!!!

I’m really happy with my new Garmin Lily 2 Active. I used to have a Garmin Forerunner, which I only wore during exercise, and it didn’t include a heart-rate sensor. When I started cycling, I switched to a Garmin bike computer. Recently, I wanted a watch with GPS and a heart-rate sensor that’s also stylish enough to wear all the time—and the Lily 2 Active fits perfectly. It’s been fascinating to see reports on my sleep quality, energy level, and stress level. The only downside is the band. Even though it’s silicone, my wrist gets itchy after about 10–12 hours, so I have to switch wrists to keep it from getting worse.

A long time Fitbit versa user, I started to look for a replacement since google took over. I tried Apple Watch for a few days but did not like having a phone on my arm and the design is bulky and uncomfortable for small wrists. This is exactly what I wanted all in one, fitness tracking, minimal notifications, and light stylish design for small wrists. Still trying to learn all of the fitness wellness features as they are top notch and focus more in depth on fitness and wellness. Looks great, nice and light. Wish there were a few more band options. Hope this review helps for those looking for watch that is stylish, works for small wrists, and has amazing fitness features.

I bought this Garmin Lily 2 in April 2025 after my Fitbit Sense 2 stopped running. I didn’t want to stay with Fitbit since it’s owned by Google. Reviews recommended Garmin smartwatches but I don’t need a fancy watch as I’m a moderate exerciser. I did want to track walking, heart rate and other basic fitness levels. So far I’m very happy with this smartwatch! It’s accurate and tracks what I need it to.

Originally had the Lily 2 and decided to upgrade to the Lily 2 Active. Love the color and size of it along with the options to customize. My watch began to randomly vibrate for no reason. The vibration is to alert there is some kind of notification to see. It vibrated all dat long, no reason for it. I've read on some feeds that others had also experienced this issue. I spent days constantly looking at my watch after a phantom vibration in fear of missing an important notification only to see my watch face. Expensive lesson for me. Unfortuante since this watch offers everything I was looking for.

I have a very small wrist and I stopped wearing anything on my wrists years ago. I really wanted a fitness watch and all my family had a Garmin. I’m so glad I ordered this. I love it. Perfect for my tiny wrist!