If you hate the Windows 8 Start Screen, install Open-Shell (formerly Classic Shell). This brings back the Windows 7 Start Menu and only adds 5 MB of RAM usage.
The answer depends entirely on your hardware philosophy.
No, it is not better for a modern, connected user. If you have 8+ GB of RAM, an SSD, and an internet connection, stick with Windows 10/11 (or LTSC). The security risks of a Super Lite build far outweigh the marginal speed gains.
Yes, it is vastly better for legacy hardware enthusiasts, offline users, and tinkerers. For a machine that has no business running any Windows version beyond 7, Windows 8 Super Lite 64 bits breathes impossible life. It turns an e-waste laptop into a usable daily driver for light work, retro gaming, and media consumption.
Users seeking this version typically do so for specific performance gains.