Garmin · Updated June 2026
Garmin Lily 2: price, specs & release date
Garmin Lily 2, released 2023-01. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: garmin.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Garmin Lily 2 is listed at $199.99 on garmin.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 17 fitness trackers (median $249.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 8/100 pay-blind standing, #21 of 24 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Stylish, fashion-forward design that reads as a lifestyle watch rather than a sporty tracker; Long multi-day battery life (roughly 4-5 days in real use).
- Skip if Limited sports tracking; not a real sports watch and missing sport modes like tennis is a dealbreaker.
Is the Garmin Lily 2 a good buy?
At $200, the Garmin Lily 2 is #7 cheapest of the 16 fitness trackers we track, where the median is $240. On the spec sheet, its battery days of 5 is below the median of the 24, its water resistance of 50 m is at the median of the 24, and its release of 2023 is at the median of the 17.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
- 2
- Physical metricsrecorded
- 1
- Outlets on recordall tested
- 2
Two independent labs measured this product across 1 physical metric — battery. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Garmin Lily 2
Two whitelisted testers reviewed the base Garmin Lily 2: DC Rainmaker (hands-on HR/GPS accuracy testing) and TechRadar (month-long wear). Both praise its stylish, fashion-forward design and multi-day battery, and rate heart-rate and running tracking as solid. Both flag thin sports tracking (no dedicated modes like tennis). TechRadar additionally criticizes a clunky, inconsistent touchscreen; DC Rainmaker notes the interface is touchscreen-only with no dedicated buttons but frames it neutrally.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-01-08–2024-09-25
Tested by DC Rainmaker, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Stylish, fashion-forward design that reads as a lifestyle watch rather than a sporty tracker · 2 sources
- Long multi-day battery life (roughly 4-5 days in real use) · 2 sources
- Solid heart-rate and running/activity tracking accuracy · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Limited sports tracking; not a real sports watch and missing sport modes like tennis · 2 sources
- Clunky touchscreen, oversensitive at times and unresponsive at others; touchscreen-only with no dedicated buttons
- No built-in GPS; relies on a tethered phone for Connected GPS
- Garmin Connect app layout is hard to navigate
Where reviewers disagree TechRadar repeatedly credits the Lily 2 with GPS (listing 'GPS: Yes' and praising 'the GPS ability'), while DC Rainmaker explicitly states it 'doesn't have GPS inside of it' and only uses Connected GPS via a phone, a factual conflict on a key spec.
The sources (2)
battery life (observed, medium gesture timeout, with workouts): ~4 days
The Garmin Lily 2 takes seemingly all of the criticisms I had about the Lily 1 and fixes it
If you're looking for a powerhouse sports watch, the Lily 2 definitely isn't it.
overall the Lily 2 saw reasonably good optical HR performance across a variety of scenarios, but did struggle occasionally in very high-intensity situations in colder temps
time to fully charge: ~1 hour · battery life (observed over a month): 5+ days
I loved the running stats and the GPS ability
the touchscreen wasn't always easy to use, and I found it frustrating when it was either oversensitive to touch, or just didn't react
The battery lasts five days, so unlike my Apple watch, I didn't have to worry about a constantly drained battery
Specifications
| Price (US) | $199.99 US MSRP for Lily 2 (standard). Lily 2 Active (with GPS) is $249.99. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Released | 2023-01 |
| Form factor | smartwatch |
| Display | MIP 0.84in color |
| Battery days | 5 |
| Gps | No |
| Spo2 | Yes |
| Ecg | No |
| Subscription required | No |
| Water resistance (m) | 50 |
Source: garmin.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by androidcentral.com. Price $199.99 US launch Jan 2023. Display 0.84" color MIP with decorative lens. Battery 5 days (smartwatch mode). No built-in GPS in standard Lily 2 (GPS added in Active variant). SpO2 yes. ECG no. Water resistance 50m / 5 ATM. No subscription required. Specs sourced from Garmin product page and Android Central review. Note: Lily 2 Active at $249.99 adds built-in GPS.
Is the Garmin Lily 2 worth it vs cheaper fitness trackers?
Garmin Lily 2 against its closest cheaper and pricier fitness trackers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Form factor | Display | Battery days | Gps | Spo2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Lily 2 this | $199.99 | smartwatch | MIP 0.84in color | 5 | No | Yes |
| Fitbit Charge 6 | $159.95 | band | AMOLED 1.04in | 7 | Yes | Yes |
| Fitbit Versa 4 | $229.95 | smartwatch | AMOLED 1.58in | 6 | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Garmin Lily 2?
Two whitelisted testers reviewed the base Garmin Lily 2: DC Rainmaker (hands-on HR/GPS accuracy testing) and TechRadar (month-long wear). Both praise its stylish, fashion-forward design and multi-day battery, and rate heart-rate and running tracking as solid. Both flag thin sports tracking (no dedicated modes like tennis). TechRadar additionally criticizes a clunky, inconsistent touchscreen; DC Rainmaker notes the interface is touchscreen-only with no dedicated buttons but frames it neutrally. Praised: Stylish, fashion-forward design that reads as a lifestyle watch rather than a sporty tracker; Long multi-day battery life (roughly 4-5 days in real use); Solid heart-rate and running/activity tracking accuracy. Flagged: Limited sports tracking; not a real sports watch and missing sport modes like tennis; Clunky touchscreen, oversensitive at times and unresponsive at others; touchscreen-only with no dedicated buttons; No built-in GPS; relies on a tethered phone for Connected GPS; Garmin Connect app layout is hard to navigate. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Garmin Lily 2 cost?
The Garmin Lily 2 has a US price of $199.99 (US MSRP for Lily 2 (standard). Lily 2 Active (with GPS) is $249.99.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Garmin Lily 2 compare on price?
At $200, the Garmin Lily 2 is #7 cheapest of the 16 fitness trackers we track, where the median is $240.
When was the Garmin Lily 2 released?
The Garmin Lily 2 was released 2023-01.
What are the Garmin Lily 2's key specs?
Garmin Lily 2 (Garmin): form factor smartwatch, display MIP 0.84in color, battery days 5, gps No, spo2 Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $199.99 at garmin.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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