Garmin Lily vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Lily and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Lily vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Lily Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Gender Women's -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 34.5 mm 45 mm
Height 34.5 mm 45 mm
Depth 10.15 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 24 g 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Lily Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, irregular beat alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Lily Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Lily Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type TFT - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 201 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 25.4 mm x 21.3 mm 23 mm x 23 mm
Colour Depth 4-bit (16 grey levels) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Lily Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin Lily Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Dark bronze -
Case Details Paloma | Light sand | White | Deep orchid Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Garmin Lily Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 14 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Italian leather Silicone
Band Colour Paloma | Light sand | White -
STORAGE Garmin Lily Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin Lily Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Lily Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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