Laminate is better for scratch resistance and vinyl for being waterproof. I recommend vinyl with a wear layer of 28mil and a thickness of at least 6mm. Hard to imagine it would ever need to be replaced for normal home wear. If it is a DIY then definitely vinyl. Plenty of YouTube videos about it.
Also there are new hybrids coming out that claim to be the best of both types. I would recommend shopping the website for LL Flooring for comparing the different types. Then shop around for price.
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