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Sporty Solar Charging Smartwatches

The Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Has an Always-On Display

— January 25, 2022 — Tech
The Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire smartwatch is one of the latest wearables from the brand that's focused on provide avid outdoor adventurers alike with a way to stay connected when on their latest excursion.

The smartwatch is constructed with the Power Sapphire solar charging lens on the top that is scratch-resistant and will help to capture the sun's energy to greatly extend battery life. The wearable comes preloaded with TopoActive maps to help users find their way over demanding landscapes in a more efficient way that doesn't require scouting beforehand.

The Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire smartwatch has an always-on 1.4-inch display along with more than 30 preloaded activity profiles for tracking a range of activities. The device also features GPS, GLONASS and Galileo to deliver hyper-accurate tracking.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Wearables - The increasing demand for outdoor activities and the need for eco-friendly technology creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable tech industry to develop more wearables that are powered by solar energy.
2. Topography-focused Navigation - There is a growing need for wearables that are equipped with more advanced features, such as TopoActive maps, to help users navigate through challenging terrains more efficiently.
3. Multi-activity Tracking - Consumers are looking for wearables that can accommodate more than one exercise or activity, creating innovation opportunities for companies to develop more wearables that can track a range of activities while still having a long battery life.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The integration of topography-focused navigation, solar energy, and multi-activity tracking in wearables provides opportunities for companies to enhance their products and to stand out amidst growing competition.
2. Outdoor Recreation - The increasing demand for wearables that cater to outdoor enthusiasts offers an opportunity for disruption in the outdoor recreation industry, as companies can develop gadgets that will meet consumers' demands and preferences.
3. Renewable Energy - The advancements in solar-powered wearables are indicative of the increased focus on renewable energy and its potential applications in different aspects of daily life, presenting an opportunity for innovation in the renewable energy industry.
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