Garmin Lily vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Lily and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Gender Women's -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 34.5 mm -
Height 34.5 mm -
Depth 10.15 mm -
Weight 24 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
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 Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications Calendar, SMS, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type TFT - monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 201 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 25.4 mm x 21.3 mm -
Colour Depth 4-bit (16 grey levels) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Dark bronze -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Paloma | Light sand | White | Deep orchid Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 14 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Italian leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Paloma | Light sand | White Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Lily Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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