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# Tough Multi-Sport Smartwatches
The Suunto 9 Red Bull X-Alps Offers 120 Hours of GPS Use Per Charge

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-25 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-9-red-bull-xalps
References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/watches/suunto-9-red-bull-x-alps/) & [suunto](https://www.suunto.com/)

The Suunto 9 Red Bull X-Alps smartwatch has been introduced as a special edition wearable for athletes that will provide them with a [tough piece of technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-tactix-8-cerakote-edition) to support their choice of sport. The device is positioned to be just as tough as the namesake Red Bull X-Alps adventure race and can withstand just about any environment or sport to keep athletes supported. The impressive battery pack within the wearable will provide up to 120 hours of GPS use per charge and features [intelligent battery life management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-watch-gt-6) that will inform users of just how much power they have left instead of relying on guesswork.

The Suunto 9 Red Bull X-Alps smartwatch supports [over 80 different sport modes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coros-nomad) and comes etched with a unique number on the face.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Long-lasting Smartwatches:** The Suunto 9 Red Bull X-Alps offers 120 hours of GPS use per charge, indicating a trend towards smartwatches with extended battery life.
- **Rugged Wearable Technology:** The Suunto 9 Red Bull X-Alps is designed to withstand tough environments, suggesting a trend towards rugged wearables that can support athletes in extreme sports.
- **Intelligent Battery Management:** The Suunto 9 Red Bull X-Alps features intelligent battery life management, highlighting a trend towards smartwatches that provide accurate and informative battery usage data.

### Where This Applies

- **Sports and Fitness:** The Suunto 9 Red Bull X-Alps is tailored for athletes, indicating an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports and fitness industry.
- **Wearable Technology:** The Suunto 9 Red Bull X-Alps smartwatch showcases advancements in wearable technology, suggesting potential disruptive innovation opportunities within the industry.
- **Adventure Racing:** The Suunto 9 Red Bull X-Alps is inspired by the namesake adventure race, highlighting potential opportunities for disruptive innovation within the adventure racing industry.

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