Garmin Lily 2 Active smartwatch adds powerful new feature for better activity tracking
Could the new addition make the Lily 2 Active a must-have upgrade?
Garmin has just unveiled the Lily 2 Active, a stylish yet powerful upgrade to its original fashion-forward wearable.
Launched in late 2023, the Garmin Lily 2 was a decent update over the original, although it missed a crucial feature the best Garmin watches have in common.
With built-in GPS for the first time, this petite smartwatch is packing a lot more than meets the eye.
Available in two new colourways – Lunar Gold and Bone or Silver and Purple Jasmine – the Lily 2 Active blends fashion with functionality, ensuring you look and feel good 24/7.
But it's not just about looks. The Lily 2 Active offers essential fitness and health tools like Body Battery energy monitoring, sleep scoring, and Garmin's signature sports apps.
It also includes women's health tracking, all-day heart rate monitoring, and new activities such as tennis and pickleball, catering to the growing popularity of these sports.
The standout feature certainly is the built-in GPS, which lets users accurately track outdoor activities such as walking and running without needing to bring their phone.
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With a 9-day battery life in smartwatch mode and 9 hours in GPS mode, the Lily 2 Active is designed to keep up with your life, whether you're hitting the gym or heading to a meeting.
Starting at £299.99/ $299.99/ AU$499, the Lily 2 Active is now available at Garmin UK/ Garmin US and Garmin AU. Alternatively, check out the best cheap Garmin deals for amazing smartwatch deals.
Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator for T3.com and T3 Magazine, where he works as Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, action cameras, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019.
His work has also appeared on TechRadar and Fit&Well, and he has collaborated with creators such as Garage Gym Reviews. Matt has served as a judge for multiple industry awards, including the ESSNAwards. When he isn’t running, cycling or testing new kit, he’s usually roaming the countryside with a camera or experimenting with new audio and video gear.