We got there in the end
I'd agree to a point. However currently Ultra HD Premium Certification or a TV set which meets the specification is the only easy way for a consumer to identify TVs worth buying today. Without that, a customer risks whacking on their shiney new HDR set and being underwhelmed as they'll be little observable difference.
You'll always have a variance in tone mapping, that's where reading reviews and asking peoples opinions is where you get a better representation of PQ. It's typically why I recommend the KS7000, best bang for buck and performance is top notch. Same with LG OLED.
Problem is, for as long as TV sets have been around there will always be something new around the corner. Another problem to fix, another reason to wait. We're lucky enough if they can get a set mass manufacturered without colour tints.
HDR on a good set, say a KS7000 or LG OLED, gives a fantastic experience. Literally blows people away, even my wife was impressed. Yes dynamic HDR will add to that, as will lots of other things, such as better motion handling which none of the manufactures have ever got right in my opinion.
Its all a while off though. I think it'll be a good 3-5 years until TVs and Dynamic HDR content are really working together to add that. Especially as including it with content is an additional cost, a cost few will take on until consumers identify with it and demand is there. I also think the jump is gonna be far more subtle from a viewing experience perspective.
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