This is my favorite Bluetooth speaker right now

You have hundreds of choices for Bluetooth speakers, but you'd be a fool to pass on the $130 Transit XS by Soen.

Between its portability, its power, and its sleek design, it's hard to take issue with any feature on this device.

The Transit XS is exceedingly simple to use. It has two volume buttons and a pairing button on top, and you'll find a power switch, a microUSB port for power, a 3.5mm audio input, and five battery level LEDs to let you know how much charge you have left.

This thing is tiny - it's less than three inches tall and just one inch deep - and Soen clearly had portability in mind: The Transit XS comes with a 1/4" tripod mount on the back side, which will work with a ton of different mounts and accessories so you can attach your Bluetooth speaker to your bike, for instance, if you're headed to the beach or a friend's house.

For the most part, though, I used the Transit XS while around the house: Whether I was in the kitchen doing dishes, or playing music while typing away on the couch, I could always hear the Transit XS from anywhere in my apartment. Sound is super crisp and clear, no matter what you're listening to, and it can get pretty loud, too.

Audio companies like to be clever with controls, but thankfully, controlling the Transit XS is intuitive. Once you've paired the speaker with your computer or phone - I always used my phone - you can simply control the playback and volume through that device. It's all super straightforward.

It also has a great battery life: I was able to play music, pretty loudly I might add, for a solid 6-7 hours. That's pretty impressive from a device that's small enough to fit in a pants pocket.

If you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker, you'll want one that looks pretty, sounds great, can be easily moved around, and offers great battery life. The Transit XS is all those things and more - it's water resistant, too! It's my favorite Bluetooth speaker right now for its simple, elegant design and intuitive controls. There are certainly cheaper speakers out there, but this is my top pick at this price point.

Buy it here.