Pedialyte or Gatorlyte are both balanced sports drinks and I'd say they're "better" than standard Gatorade if the goal is hydration exclusively, but they taste like salt water with flavoring added

Myself and the 3 others living in my house just all got e. Coli infections and the Gatorlytes were recommended by the Dr.s over regular ones or water due to the sheer amount of liquid loss experienced

Much more effective, yes. Although endurance athletes do benefit from all that sugar, too. But if you are playing sports - Pedialyte is much better