TENKU Releases Compact Core Ultra-Powered Convertible Laptop in Japan

Japanese hardware maker TENKU has launched the Note Pro AI, a compact 10.51-inch convertible laptop powered by Intel's Core Ultra architecture, as reported by TechRadar Pro (https://www.techradar.com/pro/looking-for-a-powerful-convertible-laptop-japan-gets-a-10-51-inch-device-with-a-core-ultra-5-cpu-and-it-weighs-just-960g).

Weighing 960 grams, the device uses a 360-degree hinge that allows the keyboard to rotate fully behind the screen for tablet use. The chassis measures 243 mm wide, 177.6 mm deep, and 17.5 mm thick, positioning it as a sub-compact alternative to full-sized notebooks.

The laptop runs on an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor featuring 12 cores, 14 threads, and an integrated neural processing unit (NPU). The onboard NPU assists with local background workloads such as noise reduction and video call background processing, though specific feature availability depends on software application support.

The Note Pro AI features a 10.51-inch IPS touchscreen displaying a 1,920 x 1,280 resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio. The panel supports 10-point multi-touch input and is compatible with an optional digital pen supporting 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.

Internal specifications include 16GB of LPDDR5 memory and a 512GB M.2 solid-state drive. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi up to 802.11ax standards and Bluetooth 5.2. Power is supplied by a 3,800 mAh battery that TENKU rates for up to 17 hours of runtime, and the system ships with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed.

In Japan, the Note Pro AI is listed at a standard retail price of 176,800 yen (approximately $1,127) including tax. A launch promotion running through September 24, 2026, offers a 25 percent discount to 132,600 yen (about $845) through Highbeam's retail and online channels, while Amazon Japan is offering a 15 percent price cut across the same period.