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Aventon Pace 500.3 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 614 Wh.

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Side by side

	Aventon Pace 500.3	Aventon Level 3
Price	Not listed	$1,699, sold out on aventon.com (Oct 28, 2026)
Type	Commuter	Commuter
Motor	500 W	500 W
Battery	614 Wh	733 Wh
Rated range	60 mi	70 mi
Tires	Not listed	27.5 x 2.20 in
Weight	54 lb	67 lb
Brakes	Hydraulic disc	Disc, 180 mm rotors
Max load	Not listed	300 lb total
AEB Score	6.2	6.2
Buy	Check Aventon	Shop Aventon

What I said about the Aventon Pace 500.3

A solid baseline commuter with a natural-feeling torque sensor. Best on pavement.

This is a solid baseline e-bike. You don't get a lot of extras, but the price reflects that. The torque sensor feels natural, and the 500W motor got me up every incline at about 200 lb. My wife rides the regular frame and it fits her perfectly. If you ride gravel, pick an Aventon with a front fork.

My video review, published 2024-09-12

Liked

• Torque sensor feels really natural
• 500W motor handled every hill I tried
• Comfortable Aventon grips for long rides
• Hydraulic brakes and turn signals
• Very adjustable fit

Didn't

• No suspension; you feel the bumps off pavement
• Fenders aren't standard
• Rear rack came in the box but needs installing

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 2025-04-18

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 Pace 500.3: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: No suspension; you feel the bumps off pavement
• Aventon Level 3: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Cheaper hand grips without the elongated shape I like

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