Solid wood is considered to be stronger compared to plywood since it is a homogeneous material. It also depends on which wood we are talking about. For cabinets, solid wood is considered the best available choice, the next best can be veneered plywood or laminated plywood.

For example, a solid teak wood cabinet would be better than teak veneered plywood, though it will also cost more. (The decorative timbers in Delhi are one, where the base material is timber on top of which a better-looking natural wood veneer has been glued).