Experts recommend Apple Watch SE more than Garmin Lily
As of 11 Jan 2025, experts prefer Apple Watch SE over Garmin Lily, but both Smartwatches have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Apple Watch SE received 5 recommendations: from Reviewed (18 Jul 2024), Tom's Guide (14 Nov 2024) PCMag (26 Nov 2024) and 2 others. By contrast, Garmin Lily received only 1 recommendation from Ars Technica (19 Nov 2021).
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch | Reviewed  | Android Authority  | Trusted Reviews  | Tom's Guide  | Popular Science  | PCMag  | Ars Technica  | Wareable  | TechRadar  | ZD Net  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | +1 | Check price |  Apple Watch SE The Apple Watch SE is a comprehensive fitness tracking device with heart rate monitoring, fall detection, noise monitoring, steps and general activity tracking, and a wide range of workouts, making it a great option for those who prioritize fitness tracking and health monitoring. | 2 | - | - | 4 | - | 6 | - | 9 | - | 6 |
| 39 | N/A | Check price |  Garmin Lily The Garmin Lily is a stylish and feature-packed smartwatch designed specifically for women, offering a range of fitness tracking features, heart rate monitoring, stress monitoring, and smart assistant integration. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Jul 2024 Reviewed ranked Apple Watch SE as #2
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Apple Watch SE Best Value... ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com - On 14 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Apple Watch SE as #4
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Apple Watch SE The best affordable smartwatch on the market... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 26 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Apple Watch SE as #6
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 10 Apple Watch SE Best Affordable Apple Watch... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 8 Jan 2025 Wareable ranked Apple Watch SE as #9
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 Apple Watch SE Best affordable Apple Watch (iOS only)Source: www.wareable.com - On 3 Jan 2025 ZD Net ranked Apple Watch SE as #6
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Apple Watch SE Best value Apple Watch... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com - On 19 Nov 2021 Ars Technica ranked Garmin Lily as #9
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 Garmin Lily Most stylish women's or smaller-wrist smartwatchSource: arstechnica.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Apple Watch SE outranks Garmin Lily. This is not to say that Garmin Lily is a bad option. Like Apple Watch SE, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Apple Watch SE is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Garmin Lily is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch | Reviewed | Android Authority | Trusted Reviews | Tom's Guide | Popular Science | PCMag | Ars Technica | Wareable | TechRadar | ZD Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Apple Watch Series 10 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - |
1 | - | 2 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Apple Watch Ultra 2 | 6 | - | 8 | 6 | - | 7 | - | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $399 |  Google Pixel Watch 3 | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | 9 | - | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | +1 | $300 |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
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Expert reviews [36]
Total expert reviews: 36
- with a score: 22
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Creative Bloq | 100 |
| Average score based on 36 reviews | 81 |
| Lowest score by The Verge | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by PCMag | 80 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 70 |
| Lowest score by RadioTimes | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- GPS + Cellular model lets you call, text, and get directions without your phone
- Large Retina OLED display
- Up to 2x faster processor than Series 3
- Track your daily activity on Apple Watch and see your trends in the Fitness app on iPhone
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From Seller:
- Small stylish smartwatch complements your look with a unique decorative lens that reveals a bright touchscreen display with a tap
- Battery life: up to 5 days
- Understand your body by monitoring your respiration, Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device), energy levels, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, hydration, all-day stress, sleep (when paired to a compatible smartphone) and estimated heart rate
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