Garmin
Lily 2 Active vs Vivoactive 6
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 44mm, the Lily 2 Active is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 40mm, where the Vivoactive 6 starts to hang over the edge. Above 44mm both sit cleanly, and the Vivoactive 6 gives you more presence.
The Vivoactive 6 wears larger than the Lily 2 Active (42.2mm vs 38mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
On the wrist the Lily 2 Active feels lighter (29g vs 36g, case only).
The Lily 2 Active is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 356 38mm watches in the database.
Among the 692 42mm watches we hold thickness for, the Vivoactive 6 is thinner than 84%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
The Vivoactive 6 is 4.2mm wider, 4.2mm longer, 0.1mm thinner and 7g heavier than the Lily 2 Active. Both are circular.
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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 Vivoactive 642.2mm · 10.9mm thick
3D preview
Lily 2 Active vs Vivoactive 6 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 Vivoactive 6 lasts 1.2× as long as the Lily 2 Active (11 days against 9 days).
Lily 2 ActiveVivoactive 6
Smartwatch
9 days11 daysGPS
—21 hours
Specifications
The short version
10 key specs| Spec | GarminLily 2 Active | GarminVivoactive 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 38mm | 42.2mm |
| Thickness | 11mm | 10.9mm |
| Weight | 29g | 36g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | LCD | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Battery life | 9 days | 11 days |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Every specification
120 specs| Spec | Garmin Lily 2 Active | Garmin Vivoactive 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 38 | 42.2 |
| height | 38 | 42.2 |
| volume | 15.88 cm³ | 19.41 cm³ |
| weight | 29 g | 36 g |
| thickness | 11 | 10.9 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 201 x 240 px | 390 x 390 px |
| screen size | 1 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | LCD | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 204 ppi | 459 ppi |
| width of band | 14 mm | 20 mm |
| water resistance | Water resistant | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| is designed for kids | No | No |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | No |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | Yes |
| waterproof depth rating | — | 50 m |
| maximum operating temperature | — | 60 °C |
| lowest potential operating temperature | — | -20 °C |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 9 days | 11 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 |
| charge time | — | 1.5 hours |
| battery life with GPS on | — | 21 hours |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | No | Yes |
| Has a barometer | No | No |
| 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 | No |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2024-10-04 | 2025-04-02 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | No |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| shows readiness level | No | No |
| Can be used to answer calls | No | No |
| 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 |
| internal storage | — | 8GB |
| has a front camera | — | No |
| 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 |
| has aptX | — | No |
| 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 | No |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | No | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | No | No |
| 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 Vivoactive 6
Sits best on wrists ~44–60mm wide (≈ 11.7–16.0cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Lily 2 Active bigger than the Garmin Vivoactive 6?
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is bigger — 42.2mm vs 38mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Lily 2 Active or the Garmin Vivoactive 6?
The Garmin Lily 2 Active suits wrists around 40–54mm wide, and the Garmin Vivoactive 6 around 44–60mm. 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 Vivoactive 6 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.