I finally tried HDR, and I’m not sure it lives up to the hype

Standard dynamic range (SDR), which has roots going back to the start of television, was hitting its limits and couldn’t capture the light and shadows of the real world. High dynamic range (HDR) arrived to TVs and monitors with a promise to show contrast and color more like the human eye does, intending to make films and games look more realistic. It was presented as the next step for anyone who cares about picture quality, fixing the visual compromises we have lived with for decades.