Although luxury vinyl plank and engineered vinyl plank are extremely similar, one difference will help you differentiate these two flooring materials. EVP has a core layer that is more rigid and thicker than the core of LVP. The wear layer of EV planks is also thicker to withstand high traffic without noting signs of wear and damage.   Luxury vinyl planks have a flexible core, are thinner, and therefore are less durable and more prone to damage. If you opt for EVP when buying floors you can expect them to last longer than LVP and be better heat and sound insulators.