Yes it is
this answer depends on who you ask. and is very black and white. i compare it to asking someone Do you rather Android or iPhones?
You're either PRO Android or PRO iPhone.
You can do alot with Samsung. Even more with a rooted device.
for what you are wanting to do, rooting is a must.
there isn't a reliable TuT on how to root a Samsung device here on iOS Gods.
i can't link you to one either (its on another forum and i think that is against the rules) but i can link you to the Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root page - https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/#odin
from there, you will have to search for your device and firmware. the rest will be up to how good your googling skills are
maybe if i get time i could post a TuT
when rooting and jailbreaking there is always a risk.
there's always a risk of you bricking your device is something was to ever to go wrong.
as for batttery drain, device lag and network issues, most of these are experienced after flashing a custom rom or flash-mod.
but all devices and root methods are different
hope this helps