Laminate: A man made material that has the appearance of wood, but is
really a plastic. The finish is like a Formica countertop, but more durable
and thicker.

Engineered wood. This is a plywood type of material that has a pre-finished
layer that is real wood. The finish is factory applied and is much more
durable that any on-site applied finishes.

Pergo is a manufacture of flooring products.

Both can be put over a concrete floor with the proper preparation. Real wood cannot be.