Looking for a powerful convertible laptop? Japan gets a 10.51-inch device with a Core Ultra 5 CPU, and it weighs just 960g

TENKU Note Pro AI uses a full Windows 11 Pro setup inside its tiny convertible chassis The 960g notebook folds completely around its touchscreen for tablet use Intel's Core Ultra 5 125U brings dedicated AI hardware to TENKU's compact computer TENKU has launched a compact Windows 11 Pro computer in J

<![CDATA[ <article> <ul><li><strong>TENKU Note Pro AI uses a full Windows 11 Pro setup inside its tiny convertible chassis</strong></li><li><strong>The 960g notebook folds completely around its touchscreen for tablet use</strong></li><li><strong>Intel's Core Ultra 5 125U brings dedicated AI hardware to TENKU's compact computer</strong></li></ul><p>TENKU has launched a compact Windows 11 Pro computer in Japan, combining Intel processing hardware with a touchscreen and convertible design.</p><p>The Note Pro AI uses a Core Ultra 5 125U processor with 12 cores and 14 threads, alongside hardware dedicated to selected AI workloads.</p><p>At 960g, the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/laptops/best-laptops-1304361">laptop</a> combines a 10.51-inch screen with a physical keyboard while remaining considerably smaller than conventional full-size notebooks.</p><h2 id="a-convertible-design-built-around-intel-39-s-mobile-processor">A convertible design built around Intel's mobile processor</h2><p>The device uses a 360-degree hinge, allowing its keyboard section to fold behind the screen when tablet operation becomes more suitable.</p><p>Its touch panel recognizes ten simultaneous inputs, while an optional digital pen supports 4,096 pressure levels for writing and drawing applications.</p><p>The IPS panel produces 1,920 x 1,280 pixels, providing a 3:2 display area for Windows applications and productivity software.</p><p>Intel's Core Ultra 5 125U also includes an integrated NPU, which supports functions such as background processing and noise reduction during video calls.</p><p>The system includes 16GB of LPDDR5 memory and a 512GB M.2 <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-solid-state-drives-ssds">SSD</a> for applications, documents, and other locally stored data.</p><p>Wireless connectivity covers 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, and ax standards, with Bluetooth 5.2 available for compatible accessories and peripherals.</p><h2 id="battery-capacity-dimensions-and-pricing">Battery capacity, dimensions and pricing</h2><p>Under the hood, the device packs a 3,800mAh battery that is smaller than many smartphone batteries today, yet TENKU rates it for 17 hours.</p><p>According to the company, the chassis of this notebook measures 243mm across, 177.6mm from front to back, and 17.5mm thick.</p><p>Its compact chassis leaves less internal space than larger notebooks, while retaining the hardware required for its convertible configuration and cooling system.</p><p>On the software end, this device comes installed with Windows 11 Pro, giving the computer access to desktop applications rather than restricting its use to tablet-oriented software.</p><p>The available AI functions depend on software support, meaning the processor's dedicated hardware does not automatically provide every possible feature across Windows.</p><p>TENKU has listed the Note Pro AI in Japan, and it is currently retailing for about 176,800 yen (about $1,127) including tax.</p><p>There is also a launch promotion that cuts the price by 25% through Highbeam's official online store and physical outlets.</p><p>The 25% discount takes the promo retail price to 132,600 yen (about $845), and the offer ends on September 24 2026.</p><p>Amazon Japan is also offering a separate 15% reduction during the same promotional period, giving buyers another discounted purchasing channel until September 24.</p><p>Via <a href="https://www.gdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2026/0918/653037" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hermitage Akihabara</a> (originally in Japanese)</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:676px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:31.51%;"><img id="diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78" name="tr-g_news" alt="Google logo on a black background next to text reading 'Click to follow TechRadar'" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="676" height="213" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div></figure> </article> ]]>