Garmin Lily vs Garmin Vivoactive HRSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
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Lily
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Vivoactive HR
The Garmin Lily wears larger than the Garmin Vivoactive HR (34.5mm vs 30.2mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Garmin Lily is the slimmer of the two (10.1mm vs 11.4mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Garmin Lily feels lighter (24g vs 47.5g, case only).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminLily | GarminVivoactive HR |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 34.5mm | 30.2mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 34.5mm | 57mm |
| Thickness | 10.1mm | 11.4mm |
| Weight | 24g | 47.5g |
| Shape | Circular | Rectangle |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | Waterproof |
| GPS | No | 13 hours |
| Display | 1 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 5 days | 8 days |
| Has wireless charging | No | — |
| Has a removable battery | No | — |
| Has a solar power battery | No | — |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life with GPS on | — | 13 hours |
| Released | 2021 | — |
Full Specification Comparison
109 specs| Spec | Garmin Lily | Garmin Vivoactive HR |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 34.5 | 30.2 |
| height | 34.5 | 57 |
| volume | 12.02 cm³ | — |
| weight | 24 g | 47.5 g |
| thickness | 10.1 | 11.4 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | — |
| resolution | 201 x 240 px | 148 x 205 px |
| screen size | 1 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | LCD | LCD |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 323 ppi | — |
| width of band | 14 mm | — |
| water resistance | Water resistant | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | — |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | — |
| waterproof depth rating | — | 50 m |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 5 days | 8 days |
| has wireless charging | No | — |
| has a removable battery | No | — |
| Has a solar power battery | No | — |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life with GPS on | — | 13 hours |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | No | Yes |
| has a compass | No | Yes |
| Has a barometer | No | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | No | — |
| Has a cadence sensor | No | — |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | — |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | No | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2021-02-17 | — |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | — |
| warranty period | 2 years | — |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | No | — |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | — |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | No | — |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has fall detection | No | — |
| has voice commands | No | — |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | — |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| shows readiness level | No | — |
| Can be used to answer calls | No | — |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | — |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | No | — |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | — |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | No | No |
| supports ANT+ | No | Yes |
| supports Wi-Fi | No | — |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 4 |
| has a cellular module | No | — |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Available on PC | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | Yes | — |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | Yes | — |
| has an external memory slot | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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
Sits best on wrists ~36–49mm wide (≈ 9.6–13.1cm circumference).
Garmin Vivoactive HR
Sits best on wrists ~60–81mm wide (≈ 16.0–21.6cm circumference).
2D Dimension Schematics
Accurate scale drawings based on case dimensions. Drag to pan, Ctrl+scroll to zoom. Works for every watch regardless of photo availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Lily bigger than the Garmin Vivoactive HR?
The Garmin Lily is bigger — 34.5mm vs 30.2mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Lily or the Garmin Vivoactive HR?
The Garmin Lily suits wrists around 36–49mm wide, and the Garmin Vivoactive HR around 60–81mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Lily and Garmin Vivoactive HR 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.