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electricmariposa

PLEASE HELP ME PICK! Lily 2 Active or VivoActive 5/6?

Device Comparison / Recommendation

Hello!

I have had my Apple Watch for 6 years, and it is coming to its end, I fear :( I was disappointed when I found out how bad the battery got (yes, it is old, but it doesnt even last up to 2 hours anymore). Because of this, I am thinking of switching to GARMIN! It will be my first, and I have done extensive research to help me pick. It has boiled down to either the Lily Active 2 or the VivoActive 5/6.

My lifestyle:

  1. im not hyperactive or someone who runs or exercises intensively
  2. I go to the gym/workout/run/walk/hike recreationally and just to stay fit and active but not enough to need a fitness-focused model of the watch
  3. my sleep is terrible and is always on and off so i'd love to be able to track the patterns so I can improve
  4. I am an artist so I use my hands alot (for size and weight reference of the watch)
  5. I am trying to improve my lifestyle as a whole (health, fitness, sleep, activity)

What I prefer/concerns:

  1. not be bulky and not make me feel like a spy kid when I wear it with nice clothes (how I felt with my Apple Watch), a

  2. feminine and dainty enough to blend in with my girly clothes and nicer wear. I have small wrists and use my hands regularly.

  3. I do like the minimalist and elegant design of the Lily Active 2, but can someone who bought it let me know if they wish they got the colored display of the VivoActive instead? As someone who came from an Apple Watch, I like the color display and the customization of faces

  4. battery life (this can be either bc it will already be better coming from an Apple Watch so my expectations are very low)

  5. Step and GPS tracking accuracy

  6. I am still confused on what the difference is between the VivoActive 5 and 6

  7. Overall smoother experience disregarding appearance

Please help me pick! I would appreciate anyone's thoughts! Thank youu I really appreciate it

Posted Aug 4, 2025, 4:25 PM UTC

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