Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Garmin Lily

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Garmin Lily. 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 Instinct Solar vs. Garmin Lily Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Lily
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Gender - Women's
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 34.5 mm
Height 45 mm 34.5 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 10.15 mm
Weight 53 g 24 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Lily
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
Modes Stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing 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
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Lily
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Lily
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - monochrome
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 201 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm 25.4 mm x 21.3 mm
Colour Depth - 4-bit (16 grey levels)
Screen Protection Power Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Lily
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Lily
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Dark bronze
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Paloma | Light sand | White | Deep orchid
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Lily
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 14 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 110-175 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Italian leather
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Paloma | Light sand | White
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Lily
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 56 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Garmin Lily
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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