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Aventon Level.2 vs Aventon Level 3
I've reviewed both of these on my channel. The numbers below are from each brand's listing and my own testing; the takes are from my reviews. "Not listed" means I don't have a verified number for it yet.
Key differences
- The Aventon Level 3 has the bigger battery: 733 Wh vs 672 Wh.
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Aventon Level.2
6.2 AEB Scorehow it worksIf you want a commuter e-bike that comes with everything already on it, the Aventon Level.2 is the one I'd have pointed you to when I filmed it in 2022.
Aventon Level 3
6.2 AEB Scorehow it worksThe Aventon Level 3 is the e-bike I'd pick over every other one I've tested, and I'd recommend it as an all-around commuter and as a first e-bike for beginners.
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Side by side
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| Price | $1,949 when I reviewed it; discontinued, Aventon shows a $999 sale price (Oct 22, 2026) | $1,699, sold out on aventon.com (Oct 28, 2026) |
| Type | Commuter | Commuter |
| Motor | 500 W | 500 W |
| Battery | 672 Wh | 733 Wh |
| Rated range | 60 mi | 70 mi |
| What I measured on camera | over 30 miles on my test bike | No on-camera numbers |
| Tires | Not listed | 27.5 x 2.20 in |
| Weight | 62 lb (Aventon) | 67 lb |
| Brakes | Not listed | Disc, 180 mm rotors |
| Max load | 300 lb total | 300 lb total |
| AEB Score | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Buy | Shop Aventon | Shop Aventon |
What I said about the Aventon Level.2
If you want a commuter e-bike that comes with everything already on it, the Aventon Level.2 is the one I'd have pointed you to when I filmed it in 2022.
If you want a commuter e-bike that comes with everything already on it, the Aventon Level.2 is the one I'd have pointed you to when I filmed it in 2022. The biggest upgrade over the first Level is the torque sensor: the harder you pedal, the more power you get, and it's the most responsive way I've found to ride an e-bike. It also comes with front and rear fenders, a rear rack, integrated head and tail lights, brake lights and a full color display. It isn't perfect. It's pretty heavy, especially next to the Soltera I was riding every day, and there's no bell on the handlebars.
My video review, published
Liked
- Torque sensor: the harder you pedal, the more power goes to the motor
- Full color display that turns on when you hold the power button
- Throttle works from zero, as long as you're in a pedal assist mode
- Integrated headlight and tail light, plus brake lights on the frame and the rear fender
- Front and rear fenders and a rear rack come standard
- Front fork suspension that soaks up bumps
- Removable battery that locks with a key
- App lets you see the bike, change settings like brightness, check range and unlock the bike
- New color options that look great
Didn't
- Pretty heavy, especially next to the Soltera
- No bell on the handlebars
- $1,949 when I filmed it, a steep price
- Discontinued as of Oct 22, 2026
What I said about the Aventon Level 3
The Aventon Level 3 is the e-bike I'd pick over every other one I've tested, and I'd recommend it as an all-around commuter and as a first e-bike for beginners.
The Aventon Level 3 is the e-bike I'd pick over every other one I've tested, and I'd recommend it as an all-around commuter and as a first e-bike for beginners. After several weeks of testing, everything about it just fits me. It rides on gravel, asphalt and concrete, the torque sensor makes pedaling feel natural, and it adds a few things the Level 2 didn't have: a live range estimate and 4G location tracking. My only complaints are the hand grips and the kickstand, which both feel cheap on a bike this nice. Availability note: as of Oct 22, 2026, aventon.com lists the Level 3 at $1,699 (marked down from $1,899), but every color and size is sold out. The step-through version is also $1,699 and sold out.
My video review, published
Liked
- Fits me perfectly and works as an all-around bike
- Torque sensor makes pedal assist feel natural
- Nicer name-brand brake levers than the Level 2 and the original Level
- Thumb throttle works from zero while you're in a pedal assist mode
- Display gives a range estimate based on how you've actually been riding
- Built-in 4G location, so you can find it if it walks away
- Integrated LED headlight, and the tail light lights up when you brake
- Front suspension fork plus a suspension seat post
- Adjustable stem for rider comfort
- Integrated rear rack that holds about 60 lbs
- Clean look with the charge port tucked under the frame
- Matte black on black looks great
Didn't
- Cheaper hand grips without the elongated shape I like
- Same cheap kickstand as the last Level
- Aventon says GPS is free for the first year, then it's a paid subscription
- Sold out on aventon.com as of Oct 22, 2026
Who should skip each one
- Aventon Level.2: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Pretty heavy, especially next to the Soltera
- Aventon Level 3: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Cheaper hand grips without the elongated shape I like
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