This Sony VGN-NR498E battery is compatible with the Sony Vaio VGN-AR, VGN-CR, VGN-NR, VGN-SZ series laptops. Additional compatible laptop models and part numbers are listed below. Don't see yours? Go to our Sony Vaio battery page for the complete list. Chances are we have it!

Our Sony VGN-NR498E battery uses the highest quality lithium-ion battery cells that charge faster, last longer and weigh less than cheaper, lower quality batteries. Low quality batteries use cheaper cells and components that can wear out in as little as 6 months. Our batteries can last up to 5 years.

Unlike other batteries on the market, this VGN-NR498E battery DOES NOT require the SONY BIOS update from a CD or download in order for the battery to be recognized by your Sony laptop.

This battery is Black in color, if you require the Silver battery please click here. This battery is compatible with all versions of Windows including Windows XP, Windows Vista & Windows 7.

Each Sony battery is tested and inspected before shipment and backed by 30 day satisfaction guarantee and a 2 Year warranty.

You can expect about 2 hours to 2-1/2 hours of run time with this VGN NR498E battery when new, depending on your energy use. If you are looking for even longer battery run times, check out our extended run battery for your Sony laptop (our VGP-NCD-VGP-BPL9-B). The higher capacity battery cells inside this cartridge have an energy capacity of 5200 mAh.