Garmin Lily 2 Active vs. Vivomove Sport
Naila Syifa
Updated October 2024
Garmin Lily 2 Active and Vivomove Sport are set apart from other Garmin smartwatches due to their distinctive design, which aims to appeal to a more fashion-conscious audience. The Lily 2 Active is the newer model released in 2024, so it features the latest technology and capabilities compared to the Vivomove Sport. Let's see what exactly sets these two smartwatches apart!
Key Takeaways
Garmin Lily 2 Active has a more modern and feminine design, while the Vivomove Sport appeals to those who prefer a traditional analog watch. With 30 activity profiles, the Lily 2 Active supports more sports compared to Vivomove Sport with only 11. It also has extra features like HRV Status, built-in GPS, and Garmin Pay, all while having a longer-lasting battery life than the Vivomove Sport.
| Garmin Lily 2 Active | Garmin Vivomove Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 38 x 38 x 11 mm | 40 x 40 x 11.0 mm |
| Display | Liquid Crystal | OLED |
| Display Size | 1” x 0.84” | 0.34" x 0.73” |
| Display Resolution | 240 x 201 pixels | 72 x 154 pixels |
| Water Rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Built-In GPS | ✅ | ❌ |
| Activity Profile | 30 | 11 |
| Sleep Tracking | ✅ with Nap Detection | ✅ |
| Health Snapshot | ✅ | ❌ |
| Garmin Pay | ✅ | ❌ |
| Runtime | 9 Days | 5 Days |
Garmin Lily 2 Active
Small & Stylish Smartwatch
✓ Hidden Display & Patterned Lens
✓ Built-In GPS
✓ 30 Activity Profiles
✓ GarminPay
Garmin Vivomove Sport
Essential Hybrid Smartwatch
✓ Analog Design & Hidden Display
✓ Connected GPS
✓ 11 Activity Profiles
✓ Smart Notifications
Design & Display
Garmin Lily 2 Active
Garmin Lily 2 Active has a more feminine aesthetic. Its beautifully patterned lens hides the touchscreen display when not in use. When activated, the 1” x 0.84” monochromatic liquid crystal display shows essential information as if it is floating on the watch face, giving it a stylish and distinctive look.
Garmin Vivomove Sport has a more timeless analog look. A small 0.34" x 0.73" OLED touchscreen is hidden under the watch hands, which will move away dynamically when necessary. Interacting with the touchscreen is done by tapping or swiping.
Which model has the more visually appealing design is a matter of personal preference, but the Vivomove Sport scores a minus for its smaller and less prominent touchscreen display. At only 72 x 154 pixels resolution, the information shown on the display may feel a bit cramped or even blurry. In this regard, the Lily 2 Active has the advantage with a higher 240 x 201 pixels resolution.
Health & Fitness Features
Garmin Vivomove Sport
Some essential health and fitness tracking features the Garmin Lily 2 Active and Vivomove Sport share are heart rate, respiration rate, blood oxygen, stress, sleep, VO2 max during runs, and activity tracking.
Both watches also track a range of activities, but the Vivomove Sport only has 11 built-in activity profiles while the Lily 2 Active offers 30. The sports apps that both watches support include the most common activities like walking, running, treadmill running, biking, pool swimming, pilates, yoga, strength training, cardio, elliptical training, and stair stepping.
The additional activity profiles that the Lily 2 Active supports include more recreational sports like golf, tennis, stand-up paddleboarding, skiing, snowboarding, meditation, dance fitness, and more. If one of these activities is important to you, the Lily 2 Active is the better choice.
Garmin Lily 2 Active has another advantage with an HRV status feature, which measures heart rate variability as an indicator of your overall health, whether you are recovering properly from workouts. Sleep tracking also becomes more comprehensive with nap detection capabilities, while the Vivomove Sport only tracks nighttime sleep.
Another difference between the two smartwatches is the GPS. The Lily 2 Active has a built-in GPS, while the Vivomove Sport uses connected GPS from your smartphone. GPS is important for accurately tracking outdoor activities like running and cycling, so having a built-in GPS gives the Lily 2 Active an advantage as it can reliably record your activities without needing to bring your smartphone.
Smart Features
Garmin Lily 2 Active
There is a range of daily smart features that both the Garmin Lily 2 Active and Vivomove Sport offer, including smartphone notifications, smartphone music controls, the ability to find your connected smartphone, incident detection, assistance, and livetrack.
Replying to messages with the on-wrist customizable quick replies is also supported by both smartwatches, though this feature is only supported for Android phone users.
One feature that sets the Lily 2 Active apart from the Vivomove Sport is Garmin Pay, which allows for contactless payments from the watch. With no Garmin Pay support on the Vivomove Sport, the Lily 2 Active has the advantage for those who want to make mobile payments from their wrist.
Battery Life
Garmin Vivomove Sport
In the default smartwatch mode, the Vivomove Sport can last for up to 5 days. If we use it in analog watch mode, the battery life can be extended by a day, resulting in up to 6 days of battery life in total.
However, that's still less than the up to 9 days of battery life offered by the Garmin Lily 2 Active in its default smartwatch mode. In GPS mode, meanwhile, the Lily 2 Active can last up to 9 hours.
Garmin Lily 2 Active vs. Garmin Vivomove Sport
Final Thoughts
Garmin Lily 2 Active
The Garmin Lily 2 Active and Vivomove Sport offer distinct advantages and cater to different user preferences. While the Lily 2 Active boasts a more modern and stylish design with a larger, higher-resolution display, the Vivomove Sport appeals to those who prefer a traditional analog watch aesthetic.
In terms of health and fitness features, the Lily 2 Active has a clear edge with its broader range of activity profiles and the inclusion of HRV status tracking. Additionally, the built-in GPS of the Lily 2 Active provides more reliable outdoor activity tracking compared to the connected GPS of the Vivomove Sport.
When it comes to daily smart features and battery life, the Lily 2 Active is again winning. An extra Garmin Pay feature and 9-day battery life make the Lily 2 Active a more convenient smartwatch option than the Vivomove Sport with just a 5-day battery life.
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Author
Naila Syifa
Content Manager at Synced. She crafts insightful content on the latest trends in technology, consumer electronics, and smart home gadgets.
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