The device's internal display provided the user with information about the object's range, relative, true azimuths, and elevation.
With the built-in zoom capability, objects could be made to appear closer for detailed inspection, or the depth of a field could be widened for examination of the surrounding area. Additionally, radiation sensors and a night-vision mode extended the usefulness of this piece of equipment. A typical pair of electrobinoculars weighed roughly 1 kg. and cost 1,000 credits.
Electrobinoculars were sometimes confused with macrobinoculars, however there was a difference between the two. Electrobinoculars enhanced images through the use of sophisticated built-in computers, while macrobinoculars did not offer these features.