Garmin Lily 2 Active
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
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One reviewer was very positive about Pulse Ox readings, saying the watch routinely matched their normal SpO2 range.
Pros: health tracking accuracy, blood oxygen tracking
Cons: ECG functionality, onboard music storage
Blood oxygen readings were limited in coverage but strongly positive where tested against reference readings.
Pros: blood oxygen tracking, step counting accuracy
Cons: LTE connectivity, calorie tracking usefulness
Blood oxygen readings were viewed positively where tested, with one reviewer reporting very small deviations and another calling results accurate enough.
Pros: pairing reliability, value for money
Cons: stress tracking, onboard music storage
Blood oxygen tracking was positively received where tested, with reviewers describing SpO2 monitoring as accurate or slightly more accurate than a comparison reading.
Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability
Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments
Blood oxygen tracking received limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer saying it matched a comparison watch’s 96 percent reading impressively.
Pros: workout tracking variety, calorie tracking usefulness
Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality
One reviewer found blood oxygen readings close to a pulse oximeter, supporting strong SpO2 tracking confidence.
Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety
Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality
Blood oxygen evidence was limited but positive, tied to a redesigned sensor that improved stability during demanding outdoor use.
Pros: operating system experience, materials quality
Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage
Blood oxygen tracking received limited but positive accuracy evidence, with one reviewer saying readings were close in testing.
Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality
Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments
Blood oxygen tracking is treated as a welcome restored capability that makes the watch feel more complete as a health device.
Pros: ECG functionality, app ecosystem
Cons: cross-platform compatibility, recovery insights
Blood oxygen readings were treated positively where tested, staying within acceptable ranges or grouped with accurate sensor results.
Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, display quality
Cons: voice assistant quality, LTE connectivity
Blood oxygen tracking received positive but cautious comments, with reviewers finding readings reliable or closely matching other devices while not treating them as medical-grade.
Pros: step counting accuracy, menu navigation
Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments
Blood oxygen tracking received positive practical comments, including useful breathing-score context and close comparison to another oximeter-style device.
Pros: charging speed, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: ECG functionality, recovery insights
Blood oxygen readings were limited in the review evidence but positive where compared directly, with one user finding pulse-ox results very close to a finger oximeter.
Pros: workout tracking variety, user interface
Cons: Wi-Fi connectivity, onboard music storage
Blood oxygen tracking received limited but positive accuracy evidence, with one reviewer calling a 1% deviation acceptable and another saying SpO2 ranges were in a good place.
Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility
Cons: ECG functionality, running power support
Blood oxygen tracking received positive but limited opinionated evidence, mainly from a reviewer who saw fewer random discrepancies than on the prior Galaxy Watch.
Pros: display quality, durability
Cons: cross-platform compatibility, antioxidant index
Blood oxygen tracking was generally useful and easy once working, though one reviewer needed several attempts to get an SpO2 reading.
Pros: battery life, heart rate accuracy
Cons: third-party app support, GPS accuracy
Blood oxygen tracking drew limited but mostly positive evidence, with one reviewer matching an oximeter while another found it weaker during sleep.
Pros: third-party app support, heart rate accuracy
Cons: music controls, cross-platform compatibility
Blood oxygen tracking was useful but mixed: reviewers praised alignment with other devices, while one noted readings could be tricky and sometimes inconclusive.
Pros: Bluetooth connectivity, pairing reliability
Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments
Blood oxygen tracking was generally acceptable in the limited evidence, coming close to other devices but requiring better wrist placement for accuracy.
Pros: pairing reliability, workout tracking variety
Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage
Blood oxygen tracking received limited but positive evidence as part of the BioTracker suite, which one reviewer said handled health vitals admirably.
Pros: Bluetooth connectivity, calorie tracking usefulness
Cons: ECG functionality, flashlight usefulness
Blood oxygen readings received limited direct evaluation, but TechAdvisor found the data aligned well with other devices.
Pros: value for money, battery life
Cons: contactless payments, stress tracking
Blood oxygen tracking was lightly covered but positively judged in the one review that evaluated it directly.
Pros: brightness, charging convenience
Cons: ECG functionality, stress tracking
Blood oxygen tracking was lightly praised as part of altitude mode, but only one review gave a clear positive judgment.
Pros: resume later function, durability
Cons: watch face quality, call handling
Blood oxygen tracking is treated as a useful health metric, especially for overnight monitoring and illness awareness, though the review evidence is limited.
Pros: pairing reliability, durability
Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity
Blood oxygen tracking receives limited but positive usefulness evidence as another health metric the reviewer liked monitoring.
Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy
Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy
Blood oxygen tracking received limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer reporting readings stayed in the expected range during testing.
Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed
Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality
Blood oxygen tracking was treated as a useful extra by reviewers who valued the reassurance, though broader accuracy was not deeply tested.
Pros: smartphone notifications, watch face quality
Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity
PulseOx-related evidence centered on improved practicality, with one reviewer finding breathing-variation tracking no longer caused a notable overnight battery penalty.
Pros: stress tracking, customization options
Cons: menu navigation, companion app quality
Blood oxygen tracking was treated as part of the watch’s broader accurate health-monitoring package in one review.
Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights
Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality
Blood oxygen tracking appears as part of the watch's broader accurate health-monitoring package, but reviewers did not deeply test it as a standalone feature.
Pros: software smoothness, comfort
Cons: LTE connectivity, voice assistant quality
Blood-oxygen spot checks looked reasonable in limited testing, though one reviewer noted slightly lower readings and recommended repeating low measurements.
Pros: pairing reliability, reliability
Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage
Blood oxygen tracking received limited but positive support, with one reviewer saying SpO2-related sleep data lined up with their patterns and baseline readings.
Pros: outdoor visibility, pairing reliability
Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, materials quality
Blood oxygen tracking was treated as part of a basic health suite that appeared to work well in daily use.
Pros: software smoothness, menu navigation
Cons: contactless payments, stress tracking
SpO2 appears as part of a broader sensor suite that one reviewer says adds depth to health insights.
Pros: brightness, display quality
Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality
Blood oxygen readings were mostly acceptable in direct comparisons, though at least one reviewer saw inconsistent one-tap results.
Pros: contactless payments, battery life
Cons: voice assistant quality, LTE connectivity
Blood oxygen tracking was viewed as a useful basic feature and several reviewers found readings reliable or broadly accurate for a budget watch.
Pros: pairing reliability, materials quality
Cons: data privacy, health tracking accuracy
Blood oxygen readings were mostly acceptable, but one comparison found the Lite model slightly more accurate than the Active.
Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support
Blood oxygen tracking receives modestly positive evidence, with readings described as decent against an oximeter rather than perfectly accurate.
Pros: comfort, touchscreen responsiveness
Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, onboard music storage
Blood oxygen tracking was split: some reviewers saw close agreement with other wearables, while others found readings inconsistent or dubious.
Pros: menu navigation, battery life
Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality
Blood oxygen results are mixed: some readings matched reference devices, while others produced erratic or dodgy spot readings.
Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, software smoothness
Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity
Blood oxygen tracking was treated as a useful overnight health signal, but reviewers discussed it as part of broader health-metric packages rather than as a standout feature.
Pros: pairing reliability, user interface
Cons: third-party app support, music controls
Blood oxygen tracking was mentioned as an advanced capability, but reviewers provided little quality-focused testing beyond noting the sensor support.
Pros: comfort, value for money
Cons: contactless payments, Wi-Fi connectivity
Blood oxygen tracking was treated as useful when measured carefully, but movement and battery impact limited confidence.
Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed
Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling
Blood oxygen tracking was treated as useful for quick altitude-adaptation checks, with positioning caveats.
Pros: recovery insights, build quality
Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage
Blood oxygen tracking was treated as useful when measured carefully, but reviewers also warned that Pulse Ox can drain battery heavily.
Pros: pairing reliability, reliability
Cons: size options, call handling
Blood oxygen tracking was appreciated, but evidence was split between accurate readings and complaints that on-demand or recorded SpO2 values could run low or odd.
Pros: charging speed, coaching features
Cons: ECG functionality, call handling
Blood oxygen tracking was viewed as adequate but not cutting edge because reviewers noted the older Gen 4 sensor platform rather than Garmin’s newest hardware.
Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, health tracking accuracy
Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality
Pulse Ox was mixed: one reviewer said still readings can be good, while another warned watch-based SpO2 was not consistent enough to rely on.
Pros: durability, cross-platform compatibility
Cons: stress tracking, app ecosystem
Blood oxygen tracking is useful as a spot-check feature, but reviewers reported stillness requirements and occasional errors.
Pros: durability, outdoor visibility
Cons: app ecosystem, third-party app support
Blood oxygen support was treated as limited because reviewers noted it as more of an on-demand or altitude-oriented feature rather than a deeply used health metric.
Pros: outdoor visibility, display quality
Cons: contactless payments, flashlight usefulness