Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Lily 2 Active GPS Smartwatch 33 mm Anodized Aluminum - Lunar Gold with Bone Silicone Band - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.2
(53 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 53 reviews
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2 Stars
5
1 Star
2
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Lily 2 Active GPS Smartwatch 33 mm Anodized Aluminum - Lunar Gold with Bone Silicone Band - (2024)
Customer Rating
4
Not totally perfect for me, but still lots to like
on August 24, 2025
Posted by: LC61
I have small wrists and most watches available today are far too big for me. The Lily 2 Active is still bigger than I’d like, but I wanted some of the features that aren’t available on the Lily or Lily 2. I really like that it has an all metal bezel/casing and not that plastic or resin that usually is on a sports watch. I like the quick release band feature so I can easily change the look of the watch. I like that it is round and not the square look that is so prevalent now. I wish the lunar gold was more of a true gold color; in some lighting it actually looks more like a weird silver. I also wish it was a hybrid as I’d prefer physical hands on the watch face. I am loving the long battery life. With some features turned off (text notifications and pulse ox) I am getting longer than the anticipated nine day average. Step counting and sleep tracking seem similar to a wearable I’ve used for the past several years from a different brand. It’s a little finicky about starting an activity, which is annoying when you’re ready to go but delayed by the watch. I’m hoping this is user error and that as I get more accustomed to the watch it will go more smoothly. Overall, my impressions are good. The price was more than I wanted to spend, so I’m really hoping that it stands up to daily wear and usage for a number of years.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Broke after first charge
on August 24, 2025
Posted by: Tennisnerd97
The charging port broke after the first use. I ending up returning this watch and getting the vivo 6 and have been much happier with its over functionality.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
First Time Fitness Watch Wearer
on August 25, 2025
Posted by: Florida Mama
I purchased this watch as I started my postpartum fitness journey and it has been so helpful tracking my workouts, steps, sleep (or lack there of) and so many other features! I never wore a watch before so I didn’t want anything too chunky on my wrists and this sleek classy design is the perfect fit. 100000/10 recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Tracks the sports I enjoy most
on August 29, 2025
Posted by: retired Floridian
I purchased the Lily 2 because it has built in GPS. I originally bought the vivosmart watch because of the size, but was frustrated with the watch not tracking my activity because of the GPS. The Lily 2 tracks my biking, swimming and exercise routine without having to keep my phone 30Ft away. The size of this watch is really too big for my tiny wrist, but there aren't products out there, that are reasonably priced, that will track the activities I enjoy. The reminder to move feature makes me laugh at times because I can be running around the kitchen preparing a meal, then sit down to eat and the watch will buzz and I see the Reminder to Move notice. Seriously, can I not sit for a while and enjoy a meal?? The watch is easy to use and navigate through the listed features. I am a non technical 70 something female. It only took a few days to figure most of it out. I think this watch has a good price point. I hope to have it for several years.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I LOVE IT!!
on September 10, 2025
Posted by: eliza12345
I bought this watch a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I use the gps feature for runs almost every day and it makes tracking my runs way easier then it used to be. It also directly connects to strava allowing me to post my workouts. I have been recommending this watch to all my friends. It tracks work outs great and looks so cute at the same time!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Randomly vibrates
on September 20, 2025
Posted by: Kimmy P
Originally had the Lily 2 and decided to upgrade to the Lily 2 Active. Love the color and size of it along with the options to customize. My watch began to randomly vibrate for no reason. The vibration is to alert there is some kind of notification to see. It vibrated all dat long, no reason for it. I've read on some feeds that others had also experienced this issue. I spent days constantly looking at my watch after a phantom vibration in fear of missing an important notification only to see my watch face. Expensive lesson for me. Unfortuante since this watch offers everything I was looking for.
Response from GarminBy Care, September 22, 2025
It sounds like you may have had the "move" alert enabled. I've linked how to disable that below.
http://ms.spr.ly/6423sqE3D
http://ms.spr.ly/6423sqE3D
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful Watch
on September 28, 2025
Posted by: nsf!
Gorgeous watch! Love all the features except I don’t feel like it tracks sleep the best? Maybe I am being too picky, but the watch has trouble detecting when I wake up and when I’m taking naps. It really is not that much of a big deal, but for that price you would expect it to track sleep a little better. Also, the app that comes with the garmin is not the most user friendly and not very easy to navigate. Overall, I do love the watch and would recommend if you’re looking for something cute and dainty.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
It's ok. Nothing special and overpriced.
on October 14, 2025
Posted by: Stac
For what this watch is, it is overpriced. Fitbit, samsung, apple all have more fun features and can be cheaper than this watch. The band is irritating and you cannot have a nice watch face. Very disappointed but got it as a gift and so I'm stuck with it. It has already glitched and I had to wait for battery to drain to then charged it and trigger it back.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 14, 2025
Our support team would be happy to look into this glitch on the watch for you. You can contact them Monday through Friday 7a-7p CST at 800-800-1020.
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