True, but again, you get 15,000 bonus MR points for $30K spend, which effectively offsets the cost of the yearly fee in its entirety and then some more.

I have both of these cards and I think they complement each other perfectly. I can accrue MR points fast with all the multipliers and bonuses and then redeem for flights. I redeem Starpoints in C&P mode for some outstanding value at high end hotels.