Brand comparison
Aventon vs Tenways
Aventon scores 6.6 across 12 products; Tenways scores 5.8 across 3. They overlap in electric bikes. That is 100% of what Aventon sells and 100% of what Tenways sells. Aventon leads on features, Tenways on ride hardware.
All 12 Aventon products
Aventon
12 of 12 products scored · $1,199 – $5,999
Buy Now- Features — 8.0 against 4.0
All 3 Tenways products
Tenways
3 of 3 products scored · $1,599 – $1,999
Buy Now- Ride Hardware — 10.0 against 7.5
Across everything we scored, Aventon sits 0.88 ahead — led by features.
Brand verdict
ahead · +0.88 (6.6 vs 5.8)
Pick Aventon when
Features matters most8.0vs4.0
Pick Tenways when
Ride hardware matters most10.0vs7.5
Scored 22 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Most common complaints
Aventon Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
Overall score 6.8- weight
- charge port location
- headlight cannot be upgraded
Tenways Wayfarer Comfort Commuter Electric Bike
Overall score 6.4- throttle disabled in Class 3 mode
- slight motor noise
- modest hill climbing
From owner reviews of each brand's top-scored product in Electric Bikes.
Usability Aventon and Tenways, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
FeaturesAventon: 8 (higher)Tenways: 4
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- removable battery, lights, colour display, GPS, throttle, rack and fenders, IPX5
Tenways top-scored: Wayfarer Comfort Commuter Electric Bike
- removable battery, lights, turn signals, colour display, Find My, throttle
- IP: bike IPX4, battery IPX6, below the IPX5 point
Ride HardwareAventon: 7.5Tenways: 10 (higher)
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, 80 mm coil fork, switchable torque sensor
Tenways top-scored: Wayfarer Comfort Commuter Electric Bike
- hydraulic discs, 203 mm rotors, air fork, torque sensor, puncture-resistant tires
- Rotors: 203 mm from a manufacturer-paid test, not printed by the brand
BatteryAventon: 5 (higher)Tenways: 3
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- 733 Wh (36 V, 20 Ah) on the commuter ladder
Tenways top-scored: Wayfarer Comfort Commuter Electric Bike
- 702.66 Wh by the manual (47.5 V, 14.7 Ah); the store lists 720 Wh
WeightAventon: 5.5 (higher)Tenways: 4
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- 68.5 lb, maker figure
- Measured: 70.3 lb by OutdoorGearLab
Tenways top-scored: Wayfarer Comfort Commuter Electric Bike
- 66 lb in the manual and with accessories; 63 lb net on the page
- Load: 264 lb maximum
MotorAventon: 5 (higher)Tenways: 4
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- 80 Nm rear hub, 750 W nominal
- Peak: 1,188 W, 1,440 W in Boost claimed, not scored
Tenways top-scored: Wayfarer Comfort Commuter Electric Bike
- 65 Nm rear hub torque; nominal watts not published
- Peak: 750 W claimed, not scored
- Speed: ships at 20 mph; display modes Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 (28 mph) and Unlimited
Same score
VerificationAventon: 6Tenways: 6
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- UL 2849 certificate UL-US-2557601-3 names Level 4 REC (UL file QGNS.E541149)
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek TÜV SÜD SGS CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022A (QGNS), LEVEL, Level, Level 4 REC, Pace 5 REC, RIDE AVENTON INC
Tenways top-scored: Wayfarer Comfort Commuter Electric Bike
- Wayfarer on Tenways Technovation Inc's UL 2849 file QGNS.E547272 (Product iQ)
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 (QGNS, Electrical Systems for E-Bikes), Wayfarer, TENWAYS TECHNOVATION INC
Warranty & SupportAventon: 5Tenways: 5
Aventon top-scored: Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike
- two years on battery and motor, not prorated
- Battery: two years or 300 charge cycles, whichever comes first
- Frame: two years, lifetime if registered within 90 days, not scored
Tenways top-scored: Wayfarer Comfort Commuter Electric Bike
- two years on battery and motor, five on the frame
Social score about Aventon and Tenways
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
Scored for one brand only
YouTubeAventon: not scoredTenways: 7
Tenways
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- Electrek and TailHappyTV videos, both with affiliate links, rate Tenways bikes refined and comfortable for the price (Jul 2024 to Jan 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 3 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- AmazonAventon: not scoredTenways: not scored
- Owner reviewsAventon: not scoredTenways: not scored
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory, by model, not from the maker's wording. Most of the listings in this category can be checked in TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia.
Warranty terms
Aventon
12 of 12
Tenways
3 of 3
Best Aventon vs best Tenways, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
Electric Bikes
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5th of 215 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Comfortablesporty ride
- Strong hill-climbing power
- Rack, fenderslights and throttle come fitted
- GPS tracking and an app lock deter theft
Drawbacks
- Heavy for a commuter
- Charge port sits in an awkward spot
- Regen braking cut out when the motor ran hot
35th of 215 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Natural-feeling pedal assist
- Air fork and suspension seatpost soak up bumps
- Strong hydraulic braking
- Turn signals and brake light fitted
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Rack and fenders cost extra
- One frame size only
- Throttle shuts off in Class 3 mode
9th of 215 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Short wheelbase handles like a regular bike
- Fully equipped with rackfenders and guards
- GPS tracking and an app lock deter theft
- Comfortable over rough pavement
Drawbacks
- Too heavy for most car racks
- Room for only one passenger
- Tested range trails its longer sibling
85th of 215 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Light enough to carry upstairs
- Quiet hub motor
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Puncture-proof tires
Drawbacks
- Small battery
- Rigid fork gives a harsher ride
- No throttle
- No integrated rear light
10th of 215 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Full trail-grade suspension front and rear
- Powerfulnatural climbing assist
- Long tested trail range
- GPS tracking and alarm on a trail bike
Drawbacks
- Heavier than the carbon version
- No lights fitted
- Stock tire casing may wear quickly
135th of 215 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Strong mid-drive climbing power
- Hydraulic brakes with a large front rotor
- Lockout fork for rough paths
- Integrated front and rear lights
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- No throttle
- Rack and fenders cost extra
- No turn signals
Aventon vs Tenways: the numbers
Aventon vs Tenways: common questions
Is Aventon or Tenways better?
Aventon 6.6 from 12 scored products; Tenways 5.8 from 3.
What is the biggest difference between Aventon and Tenways?
Features: Aventon medians 8.0, Tenways medians 4.0 (Aventon by 4.0).
Which is better for ride hardware, Aventon or Tenways?
Tenways on ride hardware — Aventon 7.5, Tenways 10.0.
Which is better for battery, Aventon or Tenways?
Aventon on battery — Aventon 5.0, Tenways 3.0.
Which Aventon and Tenways electric bikes should I buy?
Aventon: Aventon Level 4 REC Commuter Electric Bike. Tenways: Tenways Wayfarer Comfort Commuter Electric Bike.
How does Stuff VS Things score Aventon and Tenways?
Our own product medians: 12 Aventon and 3 Tenways. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 22 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score