Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm vs Garmin Lily 2 Active
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 42mm, the Garmin Lily 2 Active is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 40mm, where the Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm starts to hang over the edge. Above 42mm both sit cleanly, and the Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm gives you more presence.
The Garmin Lily 2 Active wears larger than the Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm (38mm vs 34mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
On the wrist the Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm feels lighter (26.3g vs 29g, case only).
Both are middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 34mm and 38mm watches in the database.
The Garmin Lily 2 Active is 4mm wider, 2mm shorter, 0.3mm thicker and 2.7g heavier than the Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm.
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Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm
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Lily 2 Active
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Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm
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Lily 2 Active
2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm34mm × 40mm · 10.7mm thick
- Garmin Lily 2 Active38mm · 11mm thick
3D preview
Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm vs Garmin Lily 2 Active on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Garmin Lily 2 Active lasts 12.0× as long as the Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm (9 days against 18 hours).
Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mmGarmin Lily 2 Active
Smartwatch
0.75 days9 daysBattery Saver
32 hours—
Specifications
The short version
11 key specs| Spec | AppleWatch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm | GarminLily 2 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 34mm | 38mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 40mm | 38mm |
| Thickness | 10.74mm | 11mm |
| Weight | 26.3g | 29g |
| Shape | Rectangle | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | LCD |
| Screen size | 1.57 inches | 1 inches |
| Battery life | 0.75 days | 9 days |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
Every specification
125 specs| Spec | Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm | Garmin Lily 2 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 34 | 38 |
| height | 40 | 38 |
| volume | 14.61 cm³ | 15.88 cm³ |
| weight | 26.3 g | 29 g |
| thickness | 10.74 | 11 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 324 x 394 px | 201 x 240 px |
| screen size | 1.57 inches | 1 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | LCD |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 325 ppi | 204 ppi |
| maximum altitude | 10000 feet | — |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Water resistant |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | — |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | No |
| maximum operating temperature | 35 °C | — |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | IP68 | — |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | Yes |
| lowest potential operating temperature | 0 °C | — |
| width of band | — | 14 mm |
| is designed for kids | — | No |
| Gorilla Glass version | — | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 0.75 days | 9 days |
| has wireless charging | Yes | No |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in power save mode | 32 hours | — |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | No |
| Has a barometer | Yes | No |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | No |
| Has a cadence sensor | No | No |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | No |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2025-09-09 | 2024-10-04 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | Yes | No |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 64GB | — |
| measures VO2 max | No | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has a front camera | No | — |
| has fall detection | Yes | No |
| has voice commands | Yes | No |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | No |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| number of microphones | 1 | — |
| shows readiness level | No | No |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | No |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | No |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | Yes | No |
| warranty period | — | 2 years |
| has HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | — |
| supports ANT+ | No | Yes |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 |
| has a cellular module | No | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | No | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| has aptX | No | — |
| Has passcode | Yes | — |
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| has crash detection | Yes | — |
| Is compatible with Windows | No | Yes |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | Yes | Yes |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| Available on PC | — | Yes |
| Has a wind speed sensor | — | No |
| Provides the sunrise/sunset time | — | No |
| Informs about the risk of thunderstorms | — | No |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | No | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | Yes |
| Can be personalised | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | No | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | No | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | No |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | — | Yes |
| Includes maps | — | Yes |
| Supports routes | — | Yes |
| Has live tracking | — | Yes |
| Doesn’t require account | — | No |
| Displays fertile window notifications | — | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | No |
| Tracks distance | Yes | No |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | No |
| Designed for golf | No | No |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | No |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | No |
| Tracks calorie intake | No | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | No |
Wrist Fit
Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm
Sits best on wrists ~42–57mm wide (≈ 11.2–15.2cm circumference).
Garmin Lily 2 Active
Sits best on wrists ~40–54mm wide (≈ 10.7–14.4cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm bigger than the Garmin Lily 2 Active?
The Garmin Lily 2 Active is bigger — 38mm vs 34mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm or the Garmin Lily 2 Active?
The Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm suits wrists around 42–57mm wide, and the Garmin Lily 2 Active around 40–54mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS · 40mm and Garmin Lily 2 Active side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.