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Garmin Lily 2 Active vs Venu X1

Size, specs & wrist fit compared

Garmin Lily 2 Active010-02891-00
Garmin Lily 2 Active
Garmin Venu X1010-02980-00
Garmin Venu X1

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Which one fits you

On wrists narrower than about 48mm, the Lily 2 Active is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 40mm, where the Venu X1 starts to hang over the edge. Above 48mm both sit cleanly, and the Venu X1 gives you more presence.

The Venu X1 wears larger than the Lily 2 Active (41mm vs 38mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.

The Venu X1 is the slimmer of the two (7.9mm vs 11mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.

On the wrist the Lily 2 Active feels lighter (29g vs 34g, case only).

The Lily 2 Active is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 356 38mm watches in the database.

Among the 375 41mm watches we hold thickness for, the Venu X1 is thinner than 100%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.

The Venu X1 is 3mm wider, 8mm longer, 3.1mm thinner and 5g heavier than the Lily 2 Active.

Lily 2 Active

Venu X1

Case width
38mm
41mm+3mm
Lug-to-lug
38mm
46mm+8mm
Thickness
11mm
7.9mm−3.1mm
Weight
29g
34g+5g

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Garmin Lily 2 Active

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Lily 2 Active

Garmin Venu X1

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Venu X1

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For sports watches, lug-to-lug (L2L) is what matters most — it decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist. Bulky is fine; overhang is not.

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Garmin Lily 2 Active

Case 38.0mm · Lug-to-lug 38.0mm · Thickness 11.0mm · 29g

Understated

38mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 38.0mmyour wrist 55.0mm

Well inside your wrist on every measurement — you have room to go a size up if you want more presence.

On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 38mm, so you could go bigger.

How to Measure

Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.

  1. 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
  2. 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Complete Wrist Measurement Guide →
Against one you know

Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.

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  • Across the wrist8.5mm spare each side

    Comfortable, with visible skin either side.

  • Off the wrist11.0mm off the skin

    Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (11.0mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~2.9mm under the rim

    Sits flat on the wrist with contact right across the case back.

  • Weight on the wrist29g

    Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.5g per mm of wrist)

Garmin Venu X1

Case 46.0mm · Lug-to-lug 46.0mm · Thickness 7.9mm · 34g

Balanced Fit

46mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 46.0mmyour wrist 55.0mm

Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.

On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 46mm, so you could go bigger.

How to Measure

Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.

  1. 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
  2. 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Complete Wrist Measurement Guide →
Against one you know

Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.

Show the measurements
  • Across the wrist4.5mm spare each side

    Comfortable, with visible skin either side.

  • Off the wrist7.9mm off the skin

    Sits low enough to disappear under a cuff. (7.9mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~5.6mm under the rim

    Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.

  • Weight on the wrist34g

    Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.6g per mm of wrist)

2D Dimension Schematics

Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.

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From above — same centre, true scale
From the side — how far each sits off the wrist
  • Garmin Lily 2 Active38mm · 11mm thick
  • Garmin Venu X141mm × 46mm · 7.9mm thick

3D preview

Lily 2 Active vs Venu X1 on a wrist

Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.

Open 3D try-on

Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.

Battery life compared

Runtime for every power mode either watch publishes, 1 of them directly comparable.

Lily 2 ActiveVenu X1

  • Smartwatch

    9 days
    8 days

Specifications

The short version

8 key specs
SpecGarminLily 2 ActiveGarminVenu X1
Case Width38mm41mm
Lug-to-Lug38mm46mm
Thickness11mm7.9mm
Weight29g34g
ShapeCircularRectangle
Display typeLiquid CrystalAMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Battery lifeSmartwatch Mode: Up to 9 days GPS Mode: 9 hours See DetailsSmartwatch mode: Up to 8 days (2 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours See Details
Released20242025

Every specification

320 specs
SpecGarmin Lily 2 ActiveGarmin Venu X1
Overview
FamilyGarminGarmin
General
Weight29 g34 g (40 g with ComfortFit band)
Battery lifeSmartwatch Mode: Up to 9 days GPS Mode: 9 hours See DetailsSmartwatch mode: Up to 8 days (2 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours See Details
Display Size1.00” x 0.84” (25.4 mm x 21.3 mm)2" (51.2 mm) diagonal; 1,304 sq mm display area
Case materialanodized aluminumfiber-reinforced polymer with titanium caseback
Color displayno (16 level grayscale)Yes
Lens materialCorning® Gorilla® Glass 3Sapphire Crystal
Physical size38 x 38 x 11 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 110-175 mm41 x 46 x 7.9 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 140-230 mm
Bezel materialanodized aluminum—
Memory/History7 timed activities; 14 days of activity tracking data32 GB
Strap materialsiliconenylon
Charging methodGarmin proprietary plug chargerGarmin proprietary plug charger
Display resolution240 x 201 pixels448 x 486 pixels
Quick Release bandsYesYes
Battery type—Lithium ion
Large font option—Yes
Built-in speaker/microphone—Yes
Sensors
CalendarYesYes
PasscodeYesYes
ConnectivityBluetooth®, ANT+®Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Find My PhoneYesYes
Morning reportYesYes
Weather forecastsYesYes
Smart NotificationsYesYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone musicYesYes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYesYes
Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device)YesYes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobileYesYes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)YesYes
Stocks—Yes
Calculator—Yes
Garmin Share—Yes
Voice command—Yes
Evening report—Yes
Red shift mode—Yes
Smart trainer control—Yes
On-device Connect IQ™ Store—Yes
Plays and controls watch music—Yes
Find My Phone during GPS activity—Yes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app—Yes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)—Yes
Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support—Yes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)—Yes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)—Yes
Variant
ColorLunar Gold with Bone Silicone BandBlack with Slate Titanium Caseback and Black ComfortFit Nylon Band
Available ColorsJasper Green with Jasper Green Silicone Band; Silver with Purple Jasmine Silicone Band; Lunar Gold with Bone Silicone BandSoft Gold with Titanium Caseback and French Gray Nylon Band; Moss with Titanium Caseback and Moss ComfortFit Nylon Band ; Black with Slate Titanium Caseback and Black ComfortFit Nylon Band
Clock Features
Sleepyes (advanced)yes (advanced)
HydrationYesyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
BreathworkYesYes
MeditationYesYes
Fitness ageyes (in app)Yes
Sleep coachYesYes
All-day stressYesYes
Women's healthYesyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshotYesYes
Respiration rateYesYes
Resting heart rateYesYes
Breathing variationsYesYes
Relaxation remindersYesYes
Abnormal heart rate alertsyes (high and low)yes (high and low)
Relaxation breathing timerYesYes
Body Battery™ energy monitorYesYes
Heart rate (constant, every second)YesYes
Health status—Yes
Nap detection—Yes
Jet lag adviser—Yes
Sleep alignment—Yes
Skin temperature—Yes
Lifestyle logging—Yes
Past ovulation estimates—Yes
Golfing Features
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)Yes—
Auto rest—Yes
Sight 'N Go—Yes
UltraTrac mode—Yes
Vertical speed—Yes
GPS coordinates—Yes
Elevation profile—Yes
Total ascent/descent—Yes
Future elevation plot—Yes
Distance to destination—Yes
Expedition GPS Activity—Yes
Sun and moon information—Yes
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)—Yes
Barometric trend indicator with storm alert—Yes
Running Features
Digital scorecardYesYes
Yardage to layups/doglegsYesYes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)YesYes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)YesYes
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)Yesautomatic
PinPointer—Yes
Putt tracking—Yes
Custom targets—Yes
Virtual caddie—Yes
Full vector map—Yes
Handicap scoring—Yes
Tournament legal—Yes
Garmin AutoShot™—Yes
PlaysLike distance—Yes
Round timer/odometer—Yes
Auto CourseView updates—Yes
Hazards and course targets—Yes
Pairs with Garmin Golf app—Yes
Green View with manual pin position—Yes
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide—Yes
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership)—Yes
CT1 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)—Yes
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)—Yes
Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app)—Yes
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)—Yes
What You'll Love
TimerYesYes
StopwatchYesYes
Time/dateYesYes
Alarm clockYesYes
TouchscreenYesYes
Display typeLiquid CrystalAMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Water ratingSwim, 5 ATMSwim, 5 ATM
GPS Time SyncYesYes
Garmin Pay™YesYes
Pulse Ox blood oxygenyes (spot-check and optionally in sleep)yes (spot-check, and optional all-day and in sleep)
Sleep score and insightsYesYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYesYes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 9 daysUp to 8 days
Music storage—Yes
LED flashlight—Yes
Training status—Yes
Built-in mapping—Yes
Smart wake alarm—Yes
Training readiness—Yes
Sunrise/sunset times—Yes
Make calls and send texts via voice—yes (with paired compatible smartphone)
Activity Profiles
AssistanceYesYes
Incident Detection during select activitiesYesYes
Live Event Sharing—Yes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables—Yes
Daily Smart Features
HIIT workoutsYesYes
Yoga workoutsYesYes
Cardio workoutsYesYes
Pilates workoutsYesYes
Strength workoutsYesYes
Multisport workouts—Yes
Garmin Cycling Coach—Yes
Garmin Running Coach—Yes
Garmin Triathlon Coach—Yes
Garmin Coach - Strength—Yes
Garmin Running Coach Experts—Yes
On-screen workout animations—Yes
On-screen workout muscle maps—Yes
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans—Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based)—Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based)—Yes
Activity Tracking Features
% HR maxYesYes
HR zonesYesYes
HR alertsYesYes
HRV statusYesYes
Manual lapYesYes
Auto scrollYesYes
HR caloriesYesYes
Custom alertsYesYes
Physio TrueUpYesYes
VO2 Max (Run)YesYes
Interval trainingYesYes
GPS speed and distanceYesYes
Customizable data pagesYesYes
Activity history on watchYesYes
Downloadable training plansYesYes
Customizable activity profilesYesYes
Respiration rate (during exercise)Yoga and Breathwork onlyyoga, breathwork, meditation and archery only
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYesYes
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)YesYes
% HRR—Yes
Shortcuts—Yes
Load ratio—Yes
Rest timer—Yes
Auto max HR—Yes
Finish time—Yes
Voice alerts—Yes
Recovery time—Yes
Training load—Yes
Course guidance—Yes
Endurance score—Yes
Training effect—Yes
Virtual Partner—Yes
Workout benefit—Yes
Race an Activity—Yes
Realtime stamina—Yes
Advanced workouts—Yes
Race glance/widget—Yes
Training load focus—Yes
VO2 Max (Trail Run)—Yes
Garmin Live Segments—Yes
Strava Live Segments—Yes
Configurable lap alerts—Yes
Unified training status—Yes
Touch and/or button lock—Yes
Multisport auto transition—Yes
Training effect (anaerobic)—Yes
Manual multisport activities—Yes
HRM running pace and distance—Yes
Heat and altitude acclimation—Yes
Trendline™ Popularity Routing—Yes
Auto Pause® automatic timer halt—Yes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)—Yes
Round-trip course creator (running/cycling)—Yes
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings—Yes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)—Yes
Workout and Training Plans
GymStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing, Dance Fitness, Jump RopingStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
SwimPool SwimmingPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
CyclingBiking, Indoor BikingBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
WellnessWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Meditation, BreathworkWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork
On the waterSUP, RowingStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sailing Expedition
Racket sportsPickleball, Tennis, PadelTennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Indoor runningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track RunningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor runningRunningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Adventure Racing
Snow and winterSkiing, XC Classic Skiing, Snowboarding, SnowshoeingSkiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Outdoor recreationGolfing, Disc GolfHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Rucking, Mountaineering, Expedition, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery
Multisport—Triathlon, Swimming/Running
In the ring—Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Team sports—Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
Motor sports—Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
Other activity profiles—Inline Skating, Gaming
Health & Wellness Monitoring
GPSYesYes
BeiDouYesYes
CompassYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation MonitorYesYes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYesYes
QZSS—Yes
Gyroscope—Yes
Thermometer—Yes
Barometric altimeter—Yes
Safety and Tracking Features
TrueUp™Yes—
Move IQ™Yes—
Step counterYes—
Calories burnedYes—
Distance traveledYes—
Intensity minutesYes—
Automatic rep countingYes—
Move Alert movement optionsYes—
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)Yes—
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Yes—
Gaming Activity—Yes
GameOn™ app compatible—Yes
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
GPS-based distance, time and paceYesYes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)YesYes
Hill score—Yes
Run workouts—Yes
Running power—Yes
Race predictor—Yes
Running Economy—yes (with compatible accessory)
Step speed loss—yes (with compatible accessory)
Foot pod capable—Yes
Running dynamics—Yes
Lactate threshold—Yes
Running Tolerance—Yes
Grade-adjusted pace—Yes
Trail run auto climb—Yes
Performance condition—Yes
Run/Walk/Stand detection—Yes
Stride length (real time)—Yes
PacePro™ Pacing Strategies—Yes
Projected race time and pace—Yes
Vertical oscillation and ratio—Yes
Ground contact time and balance—yes (GCT balance with accessory)
Course- and weather-specific race predictor—Yes
Gaming Features
TrueUp™—Yes
Move IQ™—Yes
Step counter—Yes
Floors climbed—Yes
Calories burned—Yes
Distance traveled—Yes
Intensity minutes—Yes
Automatic rep counting—Yes
Move Alert movement options—Yes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges app—yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)—Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)—Yes
Cycling Features
Pool swim workouts—Yes
Critical swim speed—Yes
Time and distance alerts—Yes
Auto rest (pool swim only)—Yes
Drill logging (pool swim only)—Yes
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)—Yes
Countdown start (pool swim only)—Yes
Underwater wrist-based heart rate—Yes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)—Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)—Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)—Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)—Yes
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)—Yes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)—yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)
Outdoor Recreation
Up Ahead—Yes
TracBack®—Yes
Back to start—Yes
Explore Nearby—Yes
NextFork™ navigation—Yes
Point-to-point navigation—Yes
ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner—Yes
Preloaded road and trail maps—Yes
Bread crumb trail in real time—Yes
Downloadable cartography support—Yes
Mapping & Navigation
Courses—Yes
Power guide—Yes
MTB Grit & Flow—Yes
Race an activity—Yes
Power meter compatible—Yes
Advanced cycling dynamics—Yes
Power curve and % FTP workouts—Yes
Compatible with Varia™ lights—Yes
FTP (Functional Threshold Power)—yes (with compatible accessory)
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)—Yes
Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)—Yes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)—Yes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)—Yes
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters)—Yes
Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display)—Yes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)—Yes

Wrist Fit

Garmin Lily 2 Active

Sits best on wrists ~40–54mm wide (≈ 10.7–14.4cm circumference).

Garmin Venu X1

Sits best on wrists ~48–66mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.6cm circumference).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Garmin Lily 2 Active bigger than the Garmin Venu X1?

The Garmin Venu X1 is bigger — 41mm vs 38mm case width.

Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Lily 2 Active or the Garmin Venu X1?

The Garmin Lily 2 Active suits wrists around 40–54mm wide, and the Garmin Venu X1 around 48–66mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.

Can I see the Garmin Lily 2 Active and Garmin Venu X1 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.

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