Today, Garmin announced the Lily 2 Active, a sportier version of the fashion-forward Garmin Lily 2. For $50 more, you get buttons and built-in GPS, which addresses some of our main complaints with the original Lily 2.

Built-in GPS is a particularly welcome update, as it means you can now accurately track outdoor activities like running and cycling without needing a smartphone. The wearable’s pair of side buttons are a nice touch, too, given the Lily 2’s touch display has always been finicky to use. Plus, Garmin promises nine days of battery life, which is nearly double the Lily 2’s. We’ve yet to test the wearable, but if that claim holds true in real life, that’d put it nearly on par with the $1,000 Garmin Epix Pro Sapphire Edition —...

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