Garmin’s app stack is described as robust and golf-focused, giving users fitness, shot, and round data without needing a broader smartwatch app ecosystem.
One review describes Garmin’s wellness ecosystem as comprehensive, especially for turning health data into useful summaries.
The silicone band is viewed positively overall, with praise for comfort, function, interchangeability, and a durable feel.
The silicone band is described positively for comfort and feel.
Battery life is one of the watch’s standout strengths, with repeated claims of multi-round use, around 14 days in smartwatch mode, and roughly 20 hours of GPS use.
Battery life is widely praised, with most reviews citing around nine days and some testers stretching well beyond a week.
Multiple reviews note Pulse Ox or blood oxygen tracking as part of the watch’s fitness toolkit, but they discuss availability rather than medical-grade precision.
Pulse Ox is present and generally viewed positively, with one reviewer calling the SpO2 readings spot-on.
Bluetooth phone pairing underpins wind data, notifications, and syncing features, and reviews treat that connection as a normal part of using the watch well.
Bluetooth support is consistently mentioned for sensor links, heart-rate broadcasting, and phone connectivity.
Brightness feedback is mixed: some reviewers call the screen super bright, while others say it is dimmer than hoped or less readable than top rivals.
One reviewer said the screen can be hard to read in very bright conditions, even at maximum brightness.
Build quality gets strong marks thanks to the ceramic bezel and premium-feeling construction that reviewers saw as suitable for both sport and daily wear.
The move from a plastic case to a metal case is presented as a quality upgrade.
Physical buttons remain useful alongside the touchscreen, especially for quick navigation and gloved use.
The new physical buttons are one of the most praised upgrades, especially for workouts and easier navigation.
Call handling is limited: reviewers note that you cannot truly take calls on the watch, and one review says only Android users get partial text or call controls.
Calorie data is available, but one review said calories burned ran slightly off compared with another watch.
Charging convenience is weaker because Garmin’s proprietary cable is seen as less handy than a standard USB-C solution.
Charging is improved by the standard Garmin cable or simple magnetic setup, and reviewers call the new approach more convenient.
Charging speed is only lightly discussed, but one review explicitly says the charger juices the watch up fast.
Charging speed is good, with reviewers reporting roughly a full charge in about an hour.
Virtual Caddie and plays-like guidance are feature-rich and often praised, but several reviewers also warn that trust in the recommendations depends on data quality and personal preference.
Garmin Coach and structured workouts are widely praised for offering guided plans and flexible goal-based training.
Comfort is one of the watch’s quieter strengths, with reviewers calling it light, comfortable, and easy to wear for long stretches.
Comfort is a standout strength, with reviewers repeatedly saying the watch is light, easy to sleep in, and easy to forget on the wrist.
Garmin Golf is described as intuitive, robust, and central to getting the most from the S62, especially for reviewing rounds and stats after play.
Garmin Connect gets mixed marks: reviewers praised setup and data usefulness, but one found the app less clear than it could be.
Garmin Pay is a recurring convenience win, letting users make touchless payments and leave the wallet behind.
Garmin Pay is repeatedly noted as convenient and easy for on-the-go payments.
Cross-platform support is a strength, with reviewers explicitly saying the S62 works with both iOS and Android.
One review explicitly says the watch works with both iOS and Android phones.
Customization is modest but real, with downloadable watch faces and interchangeable strap options giving users some room to personalize the watch.
Reviews note good customization for watch faces, widgets, data pages, training plans, and notifications, even if flexibility is not unlimited everywhere.
The larger, sharper color display is generally well liked for maps and hole views, making on-course information easier to read and use.
The hidden monochrome display earns praise for clarity and contrast, though it remains intentionally simple rather than rich or colorful.
Durability is supported by comments about the band, materials, and outdoor-ready construction rather than by long-term abuse testing.
Durability impressions are mixed, with Gorilla Glass noted positively but aluminum scratch resistance called out as a weakness.
Reviews explicitly note that the Lily 2 Active does not include ECG support.
Fit is well judged for golf use, with reviewers saying it sits comfortably enough for daily wear and does not interfere with the swing.
The compact size and lightweight build earn strong praise for smaller wrists and all-day wear.
General fitness tracking is reviewed very positively, with performance described as accurate and comparable to pricier Garmin models.
GPS performance is one of the strongest themes, with reviewers saying distances were spot on, on par with rangefinders, and consistently dependable on course.
GPS is a standout strength, with multiple reviews calling it accurate, fast to connect, and very close to higher-end Garmin devices.
Multiple reviews say heart-rate tracking was very solid or spot-on, with only minor lag during quick changes in effort.
Materials get mixed feedback: Gorilla Glass and aluminum are appreciated, but one reviewer still viewed the aluminum as easier to scratch than pricier materials.
Menu navigation is widely described as easy to learn, with only a small learning curve before the mix of buttons and touch starts to feel natural.
Menus and widget navigation are generally viewed as straightforward, with swipes and buttons making the watch easier to move around.
Music control support is present for phone playback, but the watch is discussed more as a controller than as a self-contained music device.
Phone-based music controls work well for basic playback tasks like volume and track skipping.
One review explicitly calls out the lack of onboard music storage, making this a clear weakness for users who want phone-free listening.
Multiple reviews explicitly say there is no onboard music storage, so you still need your phone for music.
Outdoor visibility is mostly praised, with several reviewers saying the screen is easy to read in bright sun, though not everyone found it best in class.
One review specifically said the screen stayed readable outdoors, even in direct sunlight.
Pairing is generally described as quick and reliable, though one reviewer reported an early setup hiccup before later trouble-free use.
Pairing is described as easy and dependable for phones and supported external sensors.
Recovery-oriented feedback comes through Garmin’s recharge and Body Battery features, giving users a simple read on how rested they are.
HRV, Body Battery, Training Readiness, and related guidance give useful signals about recovery and when to push or rest.
Reliability is mostly positive after setup, with reviewers describing later use as trouble-free and the watch as ready when picked up between rounds.
One reviewer explicitly described the watch as very reliable during GPS use.
Incident detection, fall alerts, and emergency contact sharing are repeatedly mentioned as reassuring safety features.
Reviewers consistently said the watch nailed sleep and wake timing and caught wake-ups well, though one review still wanted deeper sleep-stage detail.
Phone-linked notifications are a consistent plus, with support for texts, emails, calls, and other alerts helping the S62 feel like a real everyday smartwatch.
The watch reliably mirrors smartphone notifications, with support for calls, texts, and app alerts.
The S62 earns repeated praise for doing much more than golf, blending golf tools with notifications, payments, fitness tracking, and everyday smartwatch utility.
Core smartwatch basics are here, including notifications, music control, and Garmin Pay, but the feature set stays focused rather than expansive.
Speed and smoothness are strong positives, with reviewers calling the watch fast, fluid, and almost instantaneous in key on-course interactions.
One review says day-to-day swiping and opening apps feels smooth.
One reviewer found step counts close in casual testing, though arm-free walking can still miss steps.
Stress tracking is repeatedly listed among the health features and is framed as a useful wellness extra rather than a core golf reason to buy the watch.
Stress tracking is included across reviews and is described as useful for understanding energy and daily load.
Style is a consistent positive, with reviewers describing the S62 as sporty, modern, slick, and wearable both on and off the course.
Style is one of the biggest selling points, with reviewers consistently praising the fashionable, minimalist look.
Third-party app support is a weak point, with reviewers noting that Wear OS and Apple watchOS app breadth is out of reach here.
Reviews confirm syncing and compatibility with third-party services such as Strava, TrainingPeaks, and similar fitness platforms.
Touch input is generally effective and is a key part of why the S62 feels more capable than simpler golf watches.
Touch input is the clearest weakness in the reviews, with repeated complaints about touches not registering cleanly.
The interface is praised for making hazard and distance information easy to summon and use during play.
One reviewer describes the interface as very simple to swipe through and interact with.
Value is the main tradeoff: many reviewers think the feature set justifies the price for serious golfers, but several also stress that casual players may be better served by cheaper options.
Value is mixed but mostly positive: several reviews say the added GPS and upgrades justify the price, while others think rivals offer more for similar money.
Voice assistant support is effectively absent, with one reviewer explicitly noting that there is no Siri-type feature.
Watch face options get mixed feedback: the designs suit the look of the watch, but several reviewers wanted more variety or more color.
Water resistance is a clear plus, with reviewers describing the watch as waterproof or safe for swimming and wet conditions.
One review states the watch is water resistant to 5 ATM.
Reviewers highlight broader wellness tools like heart rate, steps, Pulse Ox, stress, sleep, and Body Battery, making the watch useful between rounds too.
Body Battery, sleep scores, hormone guidance, and other wellness summaries are a major strength and frequently described as useful.
Beyond golf, reviewers mention sports modes and fitness tracking for activities like swimming, cycling, running, and other workouts, giving the S62 broader training range.
Reviews repeatedly highlight the wide range of sport profiles and workout modes, with the Active adding many more than earlier Lily models.