Have not taken a hit yet, but I have had good luck with Safelite. Came to the house and did the work. Trucks get whacked far more often than sedans/coupes due to the more upright windshield angle. Don’t recall the price, but it seemed fairly reasonable to me.
I believe the question was about water intake. Yes, the new intake area spans the full length of the top connection, but both appear to be tucked up behind the solid part of the grill, so they would both be protected equally from from water getting in.
I bought this one and it fits perfectly. You can zip down the center portion to access the armrest if you have actual humans in the back as well ;)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NR9DZL4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
It looks to match up exactly where the stock air intake is right behind the solid part of the grill. It would seem that the stock intake would potentially ingest an equivalent amount of moisture. In fact, the stock system looks basically the same except for the window to the cone filter.
If the ambient air temperature outside is cold, then you don't want the A/C on; if the air temp outside is hot, you don't want the heater on. If it feels good outside, keep the widow down and save a little gas ;)