I got this to replace a forerunner XT 735 that I had for many years. This is way different but I wanted something more feminine and nicer looking. I find the touch and move through the various stats a bit cumbersome to learn, but they work and overall I like the watch and it is way more professional looking.
I’ve been using this about 6 months now. It’s fine. Honestly as an iPhone user I don’t love it. I have connection issues and dont/cant use some of the functions I thought I would because of it. Pros: I love it for tracking workouts and step count. The size is great and it’s light. It’s very cute. LOVE the long battery life so I can see the sleep info. I used to have to charge my Apple Watch every night. Cons: connection issues, the original watch band I got started fraying so they let me pick a different one but the silicon makes me sweat and itchy, sometimes it’s annoying to get the screen to respond. The connection issues mean I can’t always use it for text notifications which is frustrating.
My husband encouraged me to purchase this watch and I love it! The battery lasts so long, and it looks so chic. I do wish that it had a few more features, but for the most part it handles everything I need it to.
I love all my Garmin watches. The Lily2 is TINY! More of an elegant going out watch v a daily wear, at least for my lifestyle. My daily wear is my Instinct. Not crazy about the band, it's stiff and paper like. Will see what other options are in the future.
Couldn't be Happier with the Garmin Lily 2 Classic
on June 17, 2026
Posted by: bleeper
I couldn't be happier with the Garmin Lily 2 Classic! As a former Fitbit wearer/user, my past 3 tracker watches, I am thrilled with the comfort, appearance and capability of this watch. The Lily 2 Classic has a pretty watch face with the readability of a normal timepiece only with more capabilities. It looks more like a watch and is so much more comfortable than my prior tracker watches. I highly recommend it!
Love love love this watch! I wanted something cute that I can wear all the time with different outfits and not have it look like a fitness watch and this does just that. It’s chic, simple and does all the main things I need in a fitness watch without being overly complicated. I also ordered 2 additional bands!!
I have had a Fitbit for more then 10 years and felt their quality had slipped. They weren't lasting like they use to and dying quicker then before. I've been looking at Garmin for a year and hesitated. Finally my year old Fitbit died and I had enough. Wanted something feminine and professional, the Lily 2 was perfect except one thing, the band. As beautiful as it is, I have a skinny wrist but think bones. Sounds silly but true and the band doesn't fit. I ordered a silicone band, barely fits. That alone makes me upset and I don't like wearing it. Wish you had thought of that