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Velotric Discover 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. A dash means I couldn't verify that number yet.
Key differences
- The Aventon Level 3 has the bigger battery: 733 Wh vs 706 Wh.
- Motor: 750 W on the Velotric Discover 2 vs 500 W on the Aventon Level 3.
Velotric Discover 2
7.7AEB Scorehow it worksA comfortable, well-built Class 1/2/3 commuter with a switchable torque/cadence sensor and real safety features.
Aventon Level 3
6.0AEB 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
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499 | — |
| Type | Commuter | Commuter |
| Motor | 750 W | 500 W |
| Battery | 706 Wh | 733 Wh |
| Rated range | 75 mi | 70 mi |
| My tested range | — | — |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.20 in | |
| Weight | 63 lb (Velotric) | 67 lb |
| Brakes | Tektro hydraulic, 180 mm | Disc, 180 mm rotors |
| Max load | — | 300 lb total |
| AEB Score | 7.7 | 6.0 |
| Buy | See the Discover 2 at Velotric | Shop Aventon |
What I said about the Velotric Discover 2
A comfortable, well-built Class 1/2/3 commuter with a switchable torque/cadence sensor and real safety features.
Buy the Discover 2 if you want a comfortable, well-built commuter with real safety features: hydraulic brakes, turn signals, a brake light, and a rack and fenders in the box. You can also switch the pedal assist between torque and cadence in the app. I tested it for several weeks. Then I rode just under 30 miles of rough gravel and paved paths as a torture test. My conclusion was that it really is a very high-quality e-bike (0:40 to 1:03, part 2). Skip it if you need a lighter bike, or if you want to change your seat height often without tools. The seat post slipped on me until I clamped it so tight that it took two hands to move (4:11 to 4:30, part 2).
My video review, published
Liked
- Switchable torque/cadence
- Hydraulic brakes
- Turn signals + brake light
- Rack and fenders included
- Horizontal color display
- Solid after 30 rough miles
Didn't
- Seat post slips unless clamped hard
- 63 lb
- Basket and bag extra
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
- Velotric Discover 2: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Seat post slips unless clamped hard
- Aventon Level 3: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Cheaper hand grips without the elongated shape I like
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