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Garmin Lily 2 Active — case dimensions and design

Garmin · 2024

Lily 2 ActiveSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit

Case Width

38mm

Thickness

11mm

Battery

9 days

Weight

29g

The Garmin Lily 2 Active sits best on flat wrist widths of about 4054mm (≈ 10.714.4cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.

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The Lily 2 Active in short

The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.

  • Rated for 9 days of use per charge.
  • Water rated to 5 ATM.
  • 29g on the wrist. Lighter than 91% of the 38mm watches we have weights for.
  • 1 inches LCD display, always-on capable.
  • Takes 14mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.

Does the Lily 2 Active fit your wrist?

Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Lily 2 Active overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.

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For sports watches, Lug-to-Lug (L2L) is what matters most. Bulky is fine — overhang is not.

mm
40.0mm (small)80.0mm (large)
How to Measure
1

Lay arm flat, palm up.

2

Measure the flat width across top of wrist.

Garmin Lily 2 Active
Case: 38mmL2L: 38mmThick: 11mm
Edge Clearance
+8.5mm
Understated8.5mm+ clearance. Conservative fit - could go larger if you want more wrist presence.

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2D Dimension Schematics

The Lily 2 Active drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.

Highlight
From above — true scale
From the side — how far it sits off the wrist
  • Garmin Lily 2 Active38mm · 11mm thick

3D preview

Garmin Lily 2 Active on a wrist

On an arm sized to your own wrist — the view a product photo never gives you.

Open 3D try-on

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

Lily 2 Active battery life

The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.

  • Smartwatch9 days

How the Lily 2 Active ranks on battery

Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.

What size band does the Lily 2 Active take?

Lug width

14mm

Any 14mm strap fits, so you are not restricted to Garmin's own bands. Quick-release pins let you swap without tools — check that a replacement lists 14mm and quick-release before buying.

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Lily 2 Active specifications

The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.

Battery life
9 days
Display
1 inches
Resolution
201 x 240 px
Water rating
5 ATM
Glass
Gorilla Glass 3
Strap
14 mm

Full specification sheet

112 published lines across 8 groups, unedited

Design

width
38
height
38
volume
15.88 cm³
weight
29 g
thickness
11
ATM rating
5 ATM
resolution
201 x 240 px
screen size
1 inches
Display type
LCD
Has a display
pixel density
204 ppi
width of band
14 mm
water resistance
Water resistant
Always-On Display
has a touch screen
is designed for kids
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 3
Watch band is replaceable
Has sapphire glass display
has branded damage-resistant glass

Battery

battery life
9 days
has wireless charging
has a removable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a rechargeable battery

Sensors

has GPS
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Has a cadence sensor
has an accelerometer
Monitors perspiration
Has a heart rate monitor
Has a temperature sensor
Monitors blood oxygenation levels

Features

release date
2024-10-04
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
warranty period
2 years
Has call control
Has silent alarm
has HRV tracking
measures VO2 max
Has notifications
Has ECG technology
Locates your phone
has fall detection
has voice commands
Acquires GPS faster
Has vibrating alerts
shows readiness level
Can be used to answer calls
measures resting heart rate
has irregular heart rate warnings
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
Has a built-in camera remote control function

Connectivity

has NFC
supports ANT+
supports Wi-Fi
supports Galileo
Bluetooth version
5
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android

Miscellaneous

Has auto pause
Available on PC
Has a wind speed sensor
Is compatible with Windows
Is compatible with Mac OS X
has an external memory slot
Compatible with smart scales
has a battery level indicator
Provides the sunrise/sunset time
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Informs about the risk of thunderstorms
Compatible with external heart rate monitors

App & Software

Ad-free
Free app
Tracks BMI
Has coaching
Includes maps
Supports routes
Has achievements
Has goal setting
Has live tracking
Has exercise diary
Predicts ovulation
Can be personalised
Has weight tracking
Predicts start date
Tracks water intake
Has inactivity alerts
Has period notifications
Has temperature tracking
Doesn’t require account
Provides activity reports
Displays fertile window notifications
Counts how many calories you've burned

Activity tracking

Measures pace
Tracks distance
Tracks elevation
Designed for golf
Tracks your sleep
Tracks steps taken
Designed for diving
Has a route tracker
Has exercise tagging
Has multi-sport mode
Tracks calorie intake
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a stroke counter for swimming

Lily 2 Active — Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Garmin Lily 2 Active fit my wrist?

The Garmin Lily 2 Active looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 40–54mm (about 10.7–14.4cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.

What size band does the Garmin Lily 2 Active take?

14mm. Any 14mm strap fits, so you are not limited to Garmin's own bands — look for a quick-release fitting if you want to swap without tools.

How long does the Garmin Lily 2 Active battery last?

Garmin rates it at 9 days per charge in everyday use.

How does the Garmin Lily 2 Active battery compare with other Garmin watches?

At 9 days in everyday use it ranks #195 of the 257 Garmin watches in our database — below the middle of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.

Is the Garmin Lily 2 Active thick for a 38mm watch?

At 11mm, middle of the pack for thickness at this width. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.

What other watches are the same size as the Garmin Lily 2 Active?

Apple Watch SE 3 - GPS + Cellular · 44mm, Huawei Watch Fit 4, Certina DS Action Diver 38 Powermatic 80 PVD / Black, Omega Railmaster Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer 38 Stainless Steel / Grey Gradient all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Lily 2 Active's 38mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.