Yeah I just got a 15" MBA 16GB 1TB and this thing has been a powerhouse. Would’ve gone with the 24GB RAM but they were out of stock for two weeks and I would’ve had to wait. I know the screen has less fidelity than the MBP, but damn if I notice– it’s still a gorgeous, bright screen and a huge step up from my Intel.
This thing has consistently handled Logic tracks, intense workloads consisting of multiple apps, and doesn’t even break a sweat with any heat. All things that use to make my Intel Mac scream as it wheezed with its fan on high.
If you want to hide the Dynamic Island animation, just press it and swipe down (have to swipe to like the middle of the screen). To get it back swipe again.