Much better than the dorados, the small bump compliance is amazing definitely stiffer than the dorado but not as stiff as a fox 40 and the ott knobb is the magic dial on this fork, if you have the cash to spare I say definitely get this fork and if you dont have the cash then save to get this fork you wont be sorry at all.
Its not to far off depends on the scale 3.5 kg is only 7.11 lbs but i will tell you this you dont notice the weight at all and rides like a dream, this is the king of plush.