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Apart from the size, according to the company, there are some other features that make the Lily a ‘feminine’ device, such as its T-air bursts. There is also a ‘subtle pattern’ that sits just below the watch to give a bit of texture. This design differs depending on which Lily model you choose, and there are six different styles available in two categories: Classic or Sport. The unit I received had a wavy design, while our trade editor Valentina Palladino got a version with a kind of checkered pattern. Because the Lily’s touch screen is not always on and goes to sleep when it is inactive, you sit with the lens pattern to look at.
The characters are subtle enough to prevent words and graphics from appearing on the Lily’s monochrome LCD touch screen. Speaking of, besides tapping and swiping on the screen, you can also use the capacitive key at the bottom of the face to edit the watch. There are no physical buttons here.
Functionally, the Lily offers a mix of features found on Garmin’s other watches such as the Venu Sq and Vivomove Style. These two have full-color screens (and the Vivomove uses an AMOLED), but otherwise offer the same 5-ATM waterproofing and monitoring of heart rate, tension, hydration, breathing rate and blood oxygen. Of course, since their screens are different, the battery life varies as well. Garmin says the Lily will last 14 days of activity tracking (7 time sessions), which is the same as the Vivomove Style, while the Venu Sq only lasts up to 200 hours of activity tracking.