Each has their place. Each has strengths and weaknesses. Let's compare apples to apples. That means a HIGH end laminate vs. Coretec Plus ($3.50-$4.50/sf laminate). A high-end laminate is harder to scratch than Coretec...but laminate can't go in a kitchen. Laminates in kitchens have a life span of 3-7 years. Coretech = 15-25 years without blinking.

Coretec (being vinyl) has more issues/problems with bright sunlight/high temps. Laminates couldn't care less until they are just about to combust. Laminate in entry ways (in rainy areas of the world) can have issues with moisture being tracked onto the floor whereas Coretec couldn't care one iota.

Laminates are allowed very thick or extensive underlay/pad. Coretec is allowed 3mm cork underlay or a very thin vinyl floor underlay. That's it. If you need real acoustic insulation, the laminate offers the ability to use 12mm cork underlay. Coretec (like many vinyls) does NOT like under pad.

Laminates require t-mouldings through doorways where as Coretec does not mention them in the installation instructions. Coretec is starting to show some issues if the t-molding is NOT used through doorways. This means the manufacturer is slowly learning the temperament of the Coretec whereas laminate producers have known their product's limits for a very long time.

Whew...as you can see this is a tough one. It depends on what impresses you more: Scratch resistance (goes to high-end laminate) or Water resistance (Coretec is the winner here)?