Garmin’s next smartwatch could be its first aimed at women
- A leak appears to have revealed Garmin’s first ever smartwatch for women, the Lily.
- It would come in Classic and Sport models with different styles but similar health features such as blood oxygen monitoring.
- The Lily could soon hit the market for 199 euros (possibly 199 US dollars).
Garmin’s smartwatches contain features for women, but have not yet been designed for women. However, all of this could change shortly. WinFuture claims to have details of the Lily, Garmin’s first smartwatch that was conspicuously designed for smaller, often female wrists.
The women-centric changes in the smartwatch would be largely cosmetic in nature and would focus on size. The Lily is said to have a relatively small 34mm round case and 14mm bracelet (though likely not interchangeable) with a permanent background pattern – the monochrome touchscreen surface is on top. A Lily Classic variant (shown on the left) is designed for everyday use with a metal housing, while the Lily Sport variant (right) apparently uses a lighter fiber-reinforced plastic.
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Thankfully, you’ll see many of the same fitness features on this woman-friendly device as on traditional Garmin smartwatches. The Lily has a heart rate monitor and blood oxygen monitoring, according to sources, though you may have to rely on your smartphone for GPS. The battery is ready to last a healthy five days, or not an easy task given the small body. Just don’t expect wireless charging.
If the rumor is correct, Garmin will be releasing the Lily in the “coming days” for a pretty reasonable € 199 (probably $ 199). It wouldn’t directly compete with more expensive general-purpose smartwatches like the Apple Watch SE or the Galaxy Watch 3, but it could be good value for women (or really anyone) who prefer a more discreet smartwatch style.
It’s probably overdue. While many women already wear Garmin smartwatches, there is little doubt that the larger, often useful cases on these devices fit nastily or just feel out of place. The lily could be Garmin’s recognition that their products can be more inclusive.
