Alternating my black SOD and my DFLE,
they seem to weigh very close to each other.
That would indicate quite a difference between the
SOD and SOD-LE.
Probably the same difference as the DFLE to the DFCG
The CG model with a good sharp edge should be as good as any 7.5" blade chopper made. That extra weight comes in handy when chopping. I like my LE a lot, but for the money, the CG is a great value.