The Sony charger only original Sony battery. This, however, all and costs less than a quarter. In addition, it is smaller and has no annoying cables. Sony Battery and Charger together cost 150.- Euro, which is price gouging! This battery charger and battery ca 30.- Euro and function properly. The mess is that Sony does not provide any Hineis that the charger only for expensive Sony battery is usable. I had already sent back some batteries, because I thought they were broken. Buying this Laderät, it also a vehicle power there.