Garmin's Lily 2 smartwatch is a classy but capable fitness tracker

It's well known that Garmin makes an extensive list of high-end fitness watches. While some of its devices feature less sporty designs, most scream, «I'm a fitness or adventure watch!» There are jokes and memes in the fitness and outdoor worlds about the type of people who wear their Garmin watch as a daily wearer. Perhaps I shouldn't admit it, but I am one of those people — or I was until recently.

Beyond its highly capable fitness watches, Garmin offers a smaller selection of more fashion-focused smartwatches. These are intended as an option for daily wear when you want a more formal-looking watch. They may provide less advanced fitness features but still function as capable fitness trackers. One such watch is the Garmin Lily 2. I've been wearing the Lily 2 Classic for a few weeks and have been impressed by this little watch.

Garmin Lily 2

The Garmin Lily 2 is a stylish, compact alternative to more aggressive fitness trackers and smartwatches. Garmin designed it for small wrists, but despite the diminutive size, it still offers lots of features.

Pros

• Stylish designs
• Very compact, lightweight, and comfortable to wear
• Tracks activities, stress, sleep, and more
• Waterproof

Cons

• No built-in GPS
• A bit hard to see the display

$250 at Garmin

Price, specs, and availability

The Garmin Lily 2 is available in two configurations, one without Garmin Pay and one with, and multiple colorways. Pricing ranges from $250 to $300, depending on the configuration.

Garmin Lily 2

Heart Rate Monitor Yes Notification Support Yes Battery Life 5 days Onboard GPS No Lens Material Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Case Material Aluminum Smartphone Music Control Yes Display Liquid Crystal Connectivity Bluetooth Dimensions 35.4 x 35.4 x 10.1 mm Weight fabric: 20.6 g; leather: 21.4 g $250 at Garmin

Design, materials, and fit

So lightweight you'll forget it's on

Garmin designed the Lily 2 specifically for women or anyone with small wrists who wants a more discreet watch. My wrists are so small that I can wear children's watches, and the Lily 2 looks right at home there. I went with the leather band, which is much narrower than all of my other watches, making it less noticeable on my wrist.

The watch