
Amazon is still offering four variants of the Garmin smartwatch, i.e., Vivoactive 6, Venu Sq 2, Lily 2 Active, and Forerunner 570, at their lowest prices. All four variants share a consistent foundation of smartwatch features, combining health monitoring, fitness tracking, and everyday usability in durable designs. Purchase links are toward the end of the article.
The Vivoactive 6, Venu Sq 2, Lily 2 Active, and Forerunner 570 models offer multi-day battery life, typically ranging from approximately 9 to 11 days in smartwatch mode, along with dedicated GPS modes for activity tracking. Each watch includes built-in multi-system GNSS support such as GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, promising accurate tracking for outdoor activities.

Furthermore, health and wellness tracking is standard across all four devices. These watches provide continuous wrist-based heart rate monitoring, resting heart rate data, abnormal heart rate alerts, Pulse Ox blood oxygen monitoring, respiration tracking, stress tracking, and Garmin’s Body Battery energy monitoring. Sleep tracking is included as well with sleep scores and insights, alongside additional tools such as hydration tracking, women’s health tracking, relaxation reminders, and guided breathwork or meditation features. Users can also access metrics such as fitness age and health snapshots through Garmin Connect.
In terms of fitness and activity tracking, all models support a wide range of preloaded activity profiles, including gym workouts, running, cycling, swimming, and wellness activities such as yoga and pilates. Core performance metrics include step counting, calories burned, distance travelled, intensity minutes, VO2 max (running), heart rate zones, and cadence. Additional features such as automatic rep counting, interval training, Auto Lap, and downloadable training plans are also available, with more advanced training and performance analytics present on higher-end models.

The smart features across the range include smartphone notifications, calendar and weather updates, music controls, and compatibility with both iPhone and Android devices. Moreover, Garmin Pay is supported for contactless payments, and all models integrate with the Garmin Connect mobile app for syncing data, customising settings, and accessing detailed activity insights. Additional everyday tools such as alarms, timers, stopwatches, and phone-finding functions are also included.
All four smartwatches are designed for durability and everyday wear, featuring 5 ATM water resistance. They use materials such as Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for lens protection, paired with fibre-reinforced polymer or aluminium cases and silicone straps. Touchscreen displays are standard, with most models featuring AMOLED screens while the Lily 2 Active uses a more compact, lower-power display. Overall, these devices provide a consistent set of core features, with differences primarily in design, display quality, battery variations, and the level of advanced training tools offered.

In case you can't make up your mind for which Garmin to get, here's a comparsion table that shows off the main features:
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Venu Sq 2 |
Vivoactive 6 |
Lily 2 Active |
Forerunner 570 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Display Style |
AMOLED |
AMOLED |
LCD |
AMOLED |
|
Battery (smartwatch mode) |
Up to 11 days |
Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on) |
Up to 9 days |
Up to 11 days |
|
Music Storage |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
|
Smart Features |
Basic smart features only |
Wi-Fi, image notifications, morning/evening reports |
Basic smart features only |
Calling, voice assistant, speaker and mic |
|
Training and Coaching |
Basic training features only |
Garmin Coach, daily workouts, workout animations |
Basic fitness tracking |
Advanced training readiness, training status, triathlon coaching |
|
GPS Capability |
Multi-GNSS |
Multi-GNSS (standard accuracy) |
Multi-GNSS |
Multi-band GPS with SatIQ |
|
Sports Modes |
Limited range |
Wide range (gym, sports, outdoor, wheelchair mode) |
Essential activities only |
Extensive + multisport/triathlon |
|
Health Insights (extra) |
Standard health tracking |
Sleep coach, nap detection, health status |
Focus on wellness tracking |
Skin temperature, jet lag adviser, advanced recovery insights |
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Storage |
4GB |
8GB |
Limited (activity-only storage) |
8GB |
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Garmin Venu Sq 2 Smartwatch: $149.99 (Amazon US) - 40% off
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Garmin Vivoactive 6 Smartwatch: $249.99 (Amazon US) - 17% off
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Garmin Lily 2 Active Smartwatch: $249.99 (Amazon US) - 17% off
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Garmin Forerunner 570 Smartwatch: $449.99 (Amazon US) - 18% off
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