Engineered Hardwood is made to last longer and it is less likely to rot from moisture. It is also cheaper and more eco friendly.
Solid hardwood is just that. Engineered is not solid wood but plywood. Eng is less expensive. The key is the quality of the finish. If the finish is good it will last longer and not wear through to the wood layer.
Engineered is thinner, made up of 3 or 5 plys similar to a ply wood. Its very sturdy very straight. The top layer being the wood of choice such as oak, ash, maple etc. Engineered wood is generally 3/8 to 5/8 thick.Solid hardwood is generally 3/4 thick and solid throughout of the wood of choice. Such as solid oak maple cherry etc. Engineered wood can some times be re sanded and refinished. Solid hard wood can always be done, some times many times. Both are good woods and have their places to be used. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar. GL
