Garmin
Lily 2 Active vs Venu X1
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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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 374 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.
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2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against 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.
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 days8 daysGPS
—16 hoursTraining
—7 hours
Specifications
The short version
11 key specs| Spec | GarminLily 2 Active | GarminVenu X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 38mm | 41mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 38mm | 46mm |
| Thickness | 11mm | 7.9mm |
| Weight | 29g | 34g |
| Shape | Circular | Rectangle |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | LCD | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1 inches | 2 inches |
| Battery life | 9 days | 8 days |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
Every specification
116 specs| Spec | Garmin Lily 2 Active | Garmin Venu X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 38 | 41 |
| height | 38 | 46 |
| volume | 15.88 cm³ | 14.9 cm³ |
| weight | 29 g | 34 g |
| thickness | 11 | 7.9 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 201 x 240 px | 448 x 486 px |
| screen size | 1 inches | 2 inches |
| Display type | LCD | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 204 ppi | 330 ppi |
| width of band | 14 mm | 24 mm |
| water resistance | Water resistant | Sweat resistant |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| is designed for kids | No | No |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | Yes |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 9 days | 8 days |
| has wireless charging | No | No |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life with GPS on | — | 16 hours |
| battery life in training mode | — | 7 hours |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | No | Yes |
| Has a barometer | No | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | No | Yes |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2024-10-04 | 2023-12-21 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | No |
| warranty period | 2 years | 1 years |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | No | No |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has fall detection | No | Yes |
| has voice commands | No | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| shows readiness level | No | Yes |
| Can be used to answer calls | No | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | No | No |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | No |
| has a front camera | — | No |
| number of microphones | — | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| supports ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| supports Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | — |
| has a cellular module | No | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Available on PC | Yes | Yes |
| Has a wind speed sensor | No | — |
| Is compatible with Windows | Yes | 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 |
| Provides the sunrise/sunset time | No | — |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Informs about the risk of thunderstorms | No | — |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Includes maps | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has live tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | Yes |
| Can be personalised | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | No | Yes |
| Doesn’t require account | No | No |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | No | Yes |
| Tracks distance | No | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | No | Yes |
| Designed for golf | No | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | No |
| Has a route tracker | No | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | No | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | No | 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.