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Compare Activity Trackers: Garmin Lily, Vivo and Venu Series

Written by GPS Central
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 — 0 Comments

 

Garmin has a wide selection of activity trackers and fashion smartwatches for any lifestyle. Whether you’re sporty or posh, there’s a watch for you and all the activities you’d like to track.

Which activity tracker is best for you? Compare the Lily 2 Active vs Lily 2 vs vivomove Sport vs vivomove Trend vs vivoactive 5 vs vivoactive 6 vsVenu 3, 3s and Venu X1 below, and find out.

Product Lily 2 Active
Garmin Lily 2 Active in Lunar Gold with Silver with Jasper Green with Jasper Green Silicone Band
Lily 2 & Lily 2 Classic
Garmin Lily 2 Metallic Lilac with Lilac Silicone Band
vivomove Sport
vivomove Trend
vivoactive 5
Garmin vivoactive 5 in orchid
vivoactive 6
Venu 3
Garmin Venu 3 in black
Venu 3s
Garmin venu 3s in soft gold and dust rose
Venu X1
General Features                  
Physical dimensions 38 x 38 x 11 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 110-175 mm
35.4 x 35.4 x 10.1 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 110-175 mm
40 x 40 x 11.0 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 125-190 mm
40.4 x 40.4 x 11.9 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 125-190 mm
42.2 x 42.2 x 11.1 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 125-190 mm

42.2 x 42.2 x 10.9 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 125-190 mm

45 x 45 x 12 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-200 mm
41 x 41 x 12 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 110-175 mm
41 x 46 x 7.9 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 140-230 mm
Lens material Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 chemically strengthened glass chemically strengthened glass Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Sapphire Crystal
Bezel material anodized aluminum anodized aluminum N/A stainless steel anodized aluminum anodized aluminum stainless steel stainless steel N/A
Case material anodized aluminum anodized aluminum fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium caseback
Quick release bands compatible ✅ (14 mm ✅ (14 mm) ✅ (20 mm, Industry standard) ✅ (20 mm, Industry standard) ✅ (20 mm, Industry standard) ✅ (20 mm, Industry standard) ✅ (22 mm, Industry standard) ✅ (18 mm, Industry standard) ✅ 
Strap material silicone Lily 2: silicone
Lily 2 Classic: leather, nylon
silicone silicone silicone silicone silicone silicone nylon
Display size, WxH 1.00” x 0.84” (25.4 mm x 21.3 mm) 1.00” x 0.84” (25.4 mm x 21.3 mm) 0.34″ x 0.73″ (8.6 mm x 18.5 mm) 1.01″ x 0.74″ (25.6 mm x 18.8 mm) 1.2″ (30.4 mm) diameter 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter 1.4″ (35.4 mm) diameter 1.2″ (30.4 mm) diameter 2" (51.2 mm) diagonal; 1,304 sq mm display area
Display resolution, WxH 240 x 201 pixels 240 x 201 pixels 72 x 154 pixels 254 x 346 pixels 390 x 390 pixels 390 x 390 pixels 454 x 454 pixels 390 x 390 pixels 448 x 486 pixels
Color display ❌ (16 level grayscale) ❌ (16 level grayscale)
Display Type Liquid Crystal Liquid Crystal OLED liquid crystal AMOLED Optional Always-On Mode AMOLED (optional always-on mode) AMOLED Optional Always-On Mode AMOLED Optional Always-On Mode AMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Large font option
Wheelchair mode
LED flashlight
Touchscreen
Weight 29 g Lily 2: 24.4g
Lily 2 Classic: fabric: 20.6 g
leather: 21.4 g
Case only: 19.0 g
With silicone strap: 33.8 g
Case only: 28.3 g
With silicone strap: 43.3 g
23 g (36 g with included band) 23 g (36 g with included band) 30 g (47 g with included band) 27 g (40 g with included band) 34 g (40 g with ComfortFit band)
Battery life Smartwatch Mode: Up to 9 days
GPS Mode: 9 hours
See Details
Up to 5 days See Details Smartwatch mode: up to 5 days
Watch mode: up to 1 additional day
Smartwatch mode: up to 5 daysWatch mode: up to 1 additional day Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on)
Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours
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Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on)
Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours
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Smartwatch mode: Up to 14 days (5 days display always-on)
Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 26 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 26 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 11 hours
See Details
Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days (5 days display always-on)
Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 20 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 15 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours
See Details
Smartwatch mode: Up to 8 days (2 days display always-on)
Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours
See Details
Memory/History 7 timed activities; 14 days of activity tracking data 7 timed activities; 14 days of activity tracking data 10 timed activities; 14 days of activity tracking data 10 timed activities; 14 days of activity tracking data Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on)
Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours
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8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 32 GB
Waterproof ✅ Swim, 5 ATM ✅ Swim, 5 ATM ✅ (50m) ✅ (50m) ✅ (50m) ✅ Swim, 5 ATM ✅ Swim, 5 ATM ✅ Swim, 5 ATM ✅ Swim, 5 ATM
Clock Features                  
Clock features Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/date, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch Time/date, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch Time/date, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Chronograph Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Smart wake alarm, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times
Analog hands
Connect IQ support
Sensors                  
Connected GPS
GPS/GLONASS GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BeiDou GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BeiDou
Barometric altimeter
Electronic compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer (calculates distance for indoor workouts, without need for a foot pod)
Thermometer ✅ (tempe sensor required) ✅ (tempe sensor required) ✅ (tempe sensor required) ✅ (tempe sensor required)
Ambient light sensor
Built-in speaker/microphone
Daily Smart Features                  
Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth Bluetooth® Smart and ANT+® Bluetooth® Smart and ANT+® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Make calls and send texts via voice
Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone)
Text response/reject phone call with text (only android)
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)
Morning report
Calendar
Weather
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile
Music control
Plays and controls watch music
Music storage
Find my phone
Find my watch
Find My Phone during GPS activity
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
Smart trainer control
Pairs with Garmin Golf app
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile
On-device Connect IQ™ Store
Garmin Pay
Stocks
Voice command
Red shift mode
Garmin Share
Passcode
BLUETOOTH phone calling and voice assistant support only on Lily 2 Classic
Safety Features                  
LiveTrack
Incident detection during select activities
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables
Assistance
Live Event Sharing
Garming Features                  
Gaming activity
GameOn™ app compatible
Activity Tracking Features                  
Step counter
Push tracker
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)
Weight shift alert
Move Alert movement options
Auto goal (learn your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Calories burned
Floors climbed
Distance travelled
Intensity minuets
TrueUp
Movie IQ
Garmin Connect™ Challenges app
Fitness Equipment/ Gym                  
Available gym activity profiles Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing, Dance Fitness, Jump Roping, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Pilates, Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing, Dance Fitness, Treadmill Running, Walking, Pilates, Yoga Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Cardio workouts
Strength workouts
HIIT workouts
Yoga workouts
Pilates workouts
Workouts for wheelchair users
On-screen workouts animation
On-screen workout muscle maps
Automatic rep count
Garmin ECG App
Training, Planning and Analysis Features                  
GPS speed and distance ✅ (Connected GPS only) ✅ (Connected GPS only) ✅ (Connected GPS only)
Customizable data pages
Customizable activity profile
Auto Pause (pauses and resume timer based on speed)
Advanced workouts
Downloadable training plans
Interval training
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)
Auto Lap (automatically starts a new lap)
Manual lap
Configurable lap alerts
Heat and altitude acclimation
VO2 max (Run)
VO2 Max (Trail Run)
Realtime stamina
Endurance score
Load ratio
Training load
Training load focus
Training effect
Training effect (anaerobic)
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)
Workout benefit
Improved recovery time ✅ (limited) ✅ (limited) ✅ (limited)
Custom Alerts
Voice alerts
Multisport auto transition
Finish time
Virtual Partner
Race an Activity
Manual multisport activities
Garmin Live Segments
Strava Live Segments
Trendline™ Popularity Routing
Round-trip course creator (running/cycling)
Touch and/or button lock
Auto Scroll (cycle through data pages during workouts)
Activity history on watch
Physio TrueUp
Unified training status
Health Monitoring                  
Wrist-based Heart rate
Daily resting heart rate
Abnormal heart rate alerts ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low)
Respiration rate (24×7)
Pulse Ox ✅ (spot-check and optionally in sleep) ✅(spot-check and optionally in sleep) ✅(spot-check and optionally in sleep) ✅(spot-check and optionally all-day and in sleep) ✅(spot-check and optionally all-day and in sleep) ✅(spot-check and optionally all-day and in sleep) ✅(spot-check and optionally all-day and in sleep) ✅(spot-check and optionally all-day and in sleep)
Fitness age ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app)
Body Battery energy monitor
All-day stress tracking
Relaxation reminders
Relaxation breathing timer
Sleep monitoring
Sleep score and insights
Meditation
Breathwork
Sleep coach
Nap detection
Hydration ✅ (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Women’s Health ✅ (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshot
Skin temperature          
Jet lag adviser
Heart Rate Features                  
HR zone
HR alerts
HR calories
% HR max
Recovery time
HRV status
HR broadcast (broadcast HR data over ANT+ to paired devices) ✅ (using ANT+ or BLE) ✅(using ANT+ or BLE) ✅ (using ANT+ or BLE) ✅ (using ANT+ or BLE)
Auto max HR
Race glance/widget
Respiration rate (during exercise) yoga and breathwork only yoga and breathwork only Yoga only Yoga and Breathwork only yoga, breathwork and meditation only yoga, breathwork and meditation only yoga, breathwork, meditation and archery only yoga, breathwork, meditation and archery only yoga, breathwork, meditation and archery only
Running Features                  
Available run profiles Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Running Running, Treadmill Running Running, Treadmill Running Running, Treadmill Running Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Running Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running Triathlon, Swimming/Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Adventure Racing
Running dynamics
Vertical oscillation and ratio
Ground contact time and balance ✅ (GCT balance with accessory)
Stride length (real time)
GPS-based distance, time and pace ✅ (Connected GPS only) ✅ (Connected GPS only) ✅ (Connected GPS only)
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minuet)
Running power
Grade-adjusted pace
Performance condition
Lactate threshold
PacePro™ Pacing Strategies
Run workouts
Hill score
Trail run auto climb
Race predictor
Course- and weather-specific race predictor
Foot pod capable
Run/Walk/Stand detection
Golfing Features                  
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of the green)
Yardage to layups/doglegs
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Digital scorecard
Custom targets
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)
Garmin Autoshot
Full vector map
Auto CourseView updates
Green view with manual pin position
Hazards and course targets
PinPointer
PlaysLike distance
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)
Handicap scoring
Round timer/odometer
Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)
Tournament legal
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership)
Outdoor Recreation Features                  
Available outdoor recreation profiles Golfing, Disc Golf, SUP, Rowing, Pickleball, Tennis, Padel, Skiing, XC Classic Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Disc Golf Hiking, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Mountaineering, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Rowing, Snorkeling, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Inline Skating Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Disc Golf Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Disc Golf Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Rucking, Mountaineering, Expedition, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sailing Expedition, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Inline Skating,
Available sports profiles Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts  Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball  Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball, Gaming, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
Point-to-point navigation
Bread crumb trail in real time
Back to start
TracBack®
UltraTrac mode
Explore Nearby
Up Ahead
NextFork™ navigation
Elevation profile
Distance to destination
Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert
ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner
Vertical speed
Total ascent/descent
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)
Auto rest
Future elevation plot
Preloaded road and trail maps
Downloadable cartography support
GPS coordinates
Sight 'N Go
Total ascent/descent
Area calculation ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™)
Hunt/fish calendar ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™)
Sun and moon information ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™) ✅(via Connect IQ™)
Expedition GPS Activity
Cycling Features                  
Available cycling profiles Biking, Indoor Biking Biking Biking Biking Biking, Indoor Biking, eBiking, Handcycling, Indoor Handcycling Biking, Road Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Touring, eBiking, Handcycling, Indoor Handcycling Indoor Biking, Cyclocross Biking, Indoor Biking, eBiking, Handcycling, Indoor Handcycling Biking, Indoor Biking, eBiking, Handcycling, Indoor Handcycling Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
Courses
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)
Race an activity
Time/distance alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goal)
FTP (Functional Threshold Power) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
Power curve and % FTP workouts
Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)
MTB Grit & Flow
Advanced cycling dynamics
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters)
Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display)
Compatible with Varia radar (rear-facing radar)
Compatible with Varia lights
Speed and cadence sensor support (with sensor) ✅  (using ANT+ or BLE) ✅(using ANT+ or BLE) ✅  (using ANT+ or BLE) ✅  (using ANT+ or BLE)
Power meter compatible
Power guide
Swimming Features                  
Available swim profiles Pool Swimming Pool Swimming Pool Swimming (Basic) Pool Swimming (Basic) Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming Pool Swimming Pool Swimming Triathlon, Swimming/Running, Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
Underwater wrist-based heart rate
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Pool swim metrics  (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breastroke, butterfly)(pool swim only)
Drill logging (pool swim only)
Basic rest timer (up from 0)(pool swim only)
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)
Auto rest (pool swim only)
Time and distance alerts
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)




Countdown start (pool swim only)




Pool swim workouts




Critical swim speed




Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)




✅(with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)

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